Polyrhachis laboriosa, an amazing arboreal ant.

With a little chance one can catch a glimpse in the forests of the Congo Basin and in particular in the Biosphere Reserve of Dja (Cameroun), the very discreet ants Polyrhachis laboriosa. This evolved species, neither dominant and nor aggressive, because of its adaptation to the arboreal life sets up an attractive ecological group. A body which shimmers of silver reflections on her head and thorax while her nicely gilded abdomen gives a singular beauty to it. But a thorax with a looks like armour and four spines prompts the predatory to be on its guard. Excellent architect, it can defend its colony with fieriness whatever the size of the adversary.

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• Auteur Patrick Landmann / Lightmediation
• Date Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:08:22 +0100

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