Anti-Bacterial Properties in Venom of Albanian Acrobat Ants, Crematogaster schmidti

Author

• Guillermo G. Sawai

Date of Award

2016

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Wetterer, James K.

Abstract

Bioprospecting’s main goal is to discover natural compounds with beneficial properties. Previous studies have shown diverse, bio-active organic compounds found in the venom of different species of ants. In my research, I tested the venom of an acrobat ant from Albania, Crematogaster schmidti, for anti-bacterial properties by using the disc diffusion method. I found a decrease in bacterial colony growth where the venom was applied onto the agar plate.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Sawai, Guillermo G., "Anti-Bacterial Properties in Venom of Albanian Acrobat Ants, Crematogaster schmidti" (2016). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 248.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/248

Extent

25 p.

Identifier

FA00003692