On: Are ants capable of self recognition? (2015) [pdf]

[sjeohp]

> these species have plenty more brain calls than ants

Much less complex societies though, for what it's worth.

[Baeocystin → sjeohp]

I wouldn't say that. Much less regimented social behavior, perhaps. But ants have a lot of behaviors that clearly demonstrate their algorithmic nature.

http://io9.gizmodo.com/5895435/how-to-create-an-ant-spiral-o...

For one of the more dramatic examples.