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Army ants, with their armored bodies and knifelike jaws, are formidable insects, especially in large groups. These incredible creatures work so well together that they intertwine their bodies to create nests and even bridges across water!
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This book comprehensively synthesizes the literature on army ants, from natural history observations by early explorers of the 18th and 19th century, to modern molecular inquiries into the genetic underpinnings of army ant social life"--
Army Ants
This informative book introduces young readers to the habitat, physical features, diet, and behavior of Army ants.
A veteran of thirty years of research on army ants in Africa, Malaysia, Australia, Mexico, and Trinidad, William H. Gotwald, Jr., offers the first comprehensive account of their behavioral ecology and evolution.