A social immune system: Leafcutter ants recognize and combat pathogens 30 days post-exposure
A study conducted by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP), in Brazil, and collaborators shows that lemon ...
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The First Thing to Do if You Step on a Fire Ant Hill
Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are a type of ant most commonly ... Do your best, though, to avoid itching the bites as it may ...
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Fungus-infected 'zombie spiders' found in Irish caves
Scientists say the behaviour of the fungus mirrors that of ants infected by fungi of the genus Ophiocordyceps, previously reported from the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil. The story of the "zombie ...
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NSW moves quickly to prevent fire ants entering NSW after ex-cyclone
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Minns Labor Government has taken immediate action to ensure that fire ant carrying materials, such as hay, sourced from both the storm impacted and ...