Argentine Ants

The Intriguing World of Parasitic Guest Ants: Masters of Deception and Coexistence

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Understanding Parasitic Guest Ants Defining Characteristics The term “parasitic guest ant” is an umbrella description that encompasses a variety of ant species that have evolved intricate relationships with other ant species. Their interactions are not always clearly defined but nearly always involve deception. A central question that often arises is how these ants manage to … Read more

Mapping the Reign of the Argentine Ant Supercolonies: A Global Threat

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Introduction The Tiny Invader The whisper of tiny feet, the relentless march, the sheer, overwhelming numbers – these are the hallmarks of an invasion that has silently conquered continents. We’re not talking about an army of soldiers, but an army of ants, specifically, the *Argentine ant* ( *Linepithema humile*), a creature whose success lies in … Read more

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