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Many keepers dream of Atta – the largest, most organized and developed leaf-cutters (there is an opinion that they are the most advanced of
American harvester ants Veromessor pergandei remain faithful only to a strong queen. During the flight, workers do not interfere with the return of fertilized
Which ants feed on seeds? First of all, these are, of course, Messor harvesters – an ideal genus for beginner antkeepers. Messors can live
Meat ants Iridomyrmex inhabit the barren deserts of Australia, green gardens and busy cities, feeding on anything (from garbage from landfills and bird droppings
Ants learn about the world around them mainly through smells. They also rely more on various chemical signals when communicating. They also recognize sounds,
Myrmecomorphy is the ability of various organisms to copy the appearance of ants. Which arthropods cannot imitate ants? Myrmecomorphy is very popular among spiders.
Trophallaxis is the transfer of food and glandular secretions from one individual to another. The ant burps a drop of liquid from its mouth,
Tetraponera nigra is an unusual poneromorph species from Southeast Asia. These glossy black ants nest in dry wood, choosing passages originally made by insect
Aenictus – small Asian (and not only) nomadic ants. All individuals are monomorphic, reaching a maximum length of 4 mm. Aenictus lack the main
It is not for nothing that the ants of the Azteca genus are named after the warlike Indians – they have more than enough
Муравьи рода Ectatomma являются родственниками легендарных австралийских металлик (Rhytidoponera metallica). Хоть они и не имеют такой яркой окраски, но зато выглядят брутально. Эктатоммы живут
Муравьи рода Cephalotes, живущие на американском континенте, знамениты плоскими головами, которыми закрывают входы в муравейник. Это спокойные создания, не обладающие какими-либо явными средствами защиты,
