Tag: flight

Biology

Conehead Egg Stacks And Anteater Attacks – The Reign Of A Termite Queen

The article discusses the life cycle of conehead termites, focusing on their journey to reproduce and ensure the survival of their species. The termites brave numerous threats during their only flight, find a mate, and establish a colony in a rotting tree stump. The workers collect and decompose plant debris, the royals focus on reproduction, and the colony grows and defends itself. The termites continue their legacy by establishing new colonies and satellite nests, ensuring the persistence of their species for decades.

Biology

Puke, Poop, And Tiny Cockroaches – How The Leafcutter Ant Queen Runs Her Farm

The article discusses the intricate relationship between four species in South Texas: leafcutter ants, fungus, tiny cockroaches, and a parasitic micro-fungus called Escovopsis. The leafcutter ants cultivate fungus as a food source, while the cockroaches feed opportunistically off the fungus. However, the ants have to defend against the parasitic fungus Escovopsis, which can destroy their fungal gardens and the entire ecosystem that depends on it.

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