Harpegnathos
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Worker H. saltator killing a queen in an inter-colony conflict
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H. empesoi |
Harpegnathos is a basal genus of ants. Unlike almost other groups of ants they live singly or in small groups, and do not form large colonies.
[edit] References
- Tree of Life Web Project. 2004. Harpegnathos. Version 15 October 2004 (temporary). in The Tree of Life Web Project
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