Paper wasps larval formations from the perspective of physics
Insect Science, Q1 (top 10%)
Abstrak
From a physics perspective, paper wasps arrange larval systems in specific formations to attain mechanical stability for the nest. The closer the distance between the center of mass of the larval system (CML) and the center of mass of the nest (CMN), the lower the moment of force generated by the larval system, resulting in a more stable nest.
