Tetramorium bicarinatum
| Tetramorium bicarinatum | |
|---|---|
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| Tetramorium bicarinatum worker | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Formicidae |
| Genus: | Tetramorium |
| Species: | T. bicarinatum |
| Binomial name | |
| Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander, 1846) | |
Tetramorium bicarinatum, is a species of Formicidae family from the order Hymenoptera originated in South East Asia[1]
Morphology
It is a reddish headed medium-sized ant, with mesosoma and waist contrasting with a dark gaster.[2]
Habitat and Habitat
The species can adversely affect native biodiversity.[2] It is also said to be a common tramp species which is usually found inside of houses, in greenhouses and shade houses, or in landscaped areas near houses.[3]
References
- ↑ "Taxonomic History (provided by Barry Bolton, 2013)". Species: Tetramorium (bicarinatum) bicarinatum, AntWeb.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Tetramorium bicarinatum". PIAkey.
- ↑ "Ants of Costa Rica". John T. Longino, The Evergreen State College.
Further reading
- Wetterer, James K. "Worldwide spread of the penny ant, Tetramorium bicarinatum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)." Sociobiology 54.3 (2009): 811-830.
- Astruc, Cyril, Christian Malosse, and Christine Errard. "Lack of intraspecific aggression in the ant Tetramorium bicarinatum: a chemical hypothesis." Journal of chemical ecology 27.6 (2001): 1229-1248.
- de Biseau, J. C., et al. "Respective contributions of leader and trail during recruitment to food inTetramorium bicarinatum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)." Insectes sociaux 41.3 (1994): 241-254.
External links
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