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Real Chimeras Discovered by Researchers
Male Yellow Crazy Ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) have been discovered to be true chimeras, defying the basic laws of biological inheritance. Chimera, a mythical creature from
2.5 Million Ants per Human
The Earth is home to approximately 20 quadrillion ants, surpassing the biomass of all wild mammals and birds combined. Biologists estimate that there are around
Less Ants with Glyphosate and Thiacloprid
The use of pesticides has long been a concern for environmentalists, and a recent study from the University of Graz in Austria has highlighted the
Ants use acid as disinfectant.
Ants Use Acid to Disinfect Themselves and Their Colony Ants are known for their stingers and biting tools, but they also possess a unique defense
Neonicotinoids shrink ant colonies.
A new study by scientists at the University of Bern has revealed a previously unknown negative effect of the neonicotinoid pesticide Thiamethoxam on ant colonies.
New Wasp Species Found in China
German researchers have discovered a new species of wasp in China with a peculiar behavior, adding to the list of known species. Michael Staab and
