[ECOLOG-L] learning from insects?

[David Inouye]

What examples are there of how humans are learning from 
insects?  Such innovative ideas as adapting the natural ventilation 
system of termite mounds for architecture 
http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/12/10/building-modelled-on-termites-eastgate-centre-in-zimbabwe/ 
and using ants to learn about traffic control 
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sci-tech/ants-offer-clues-to-improve-traffic-flow-say-experts_100123590.html. 


David Inouye