Alex Wild on nostr

Anochetus rugosus, a tough little trap-jaw ant from Borneo. The color makes it look cherry-flavored, but I'd be surprised if this ant even lets you think about it.

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Petra van Cronenburg · 6w

nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq53su4huygmnnkc0wvxvzmhmps46vw9hmqggq4v6e8jya5ejc6lxqlr49as Is it a special characteristic of ants that they develop different tastes (and why?), or is it a special preference of the researcher to eat ants?

Ed Sullivan · 3w

nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq53su4huygmnnkc0wvxvzmhmps46vw9hmqggq4v6e8jya5ejc6lxqlr49as Does the wrinkled thorax act to strengthen it, like a flange can on steel or other materials?