Mechanisms of Insect Communication

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A fundamental aspect of an insect's existence is communication.  Communication occurs between the insect and the world around it, among, and occasionally between species.  It allows them to do everything from finding a mate, a meal and their way home.  

Not only do insects use communication in many different ways they also make use of many different mechanisms to do so.  Two Important mechanisms are Light and Pheromones  Click on either link to learn more!
Ant Communication
ants communicating via touch
http://insectzoo.msstate.edu/Students/basic.communication.html
Dr. Ross E. Hutchins (Deceased)
Mississippi Entomological Museum