Myrmecology
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Myrmecology is a branch of entomology focusing on the study of ants. Ants continue to be a model of choice for the study of questions on the evolution of social systems because of their complex and va
Meat ant (Iridomyrmex purpureus) feeding on honey
Formicarium
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A formicarium or ant farm is a vivarium which is designed primarily for the study of ant colonies and how ants behave and for the enjoyment of ants as pets. Those who study ant behavior are known as m
Myrmecology
…Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Society Formicarium, also known as ant farm Stigmergy, a biological mechanism attributed to the coordination of ants and other social insects…
Formicarium made of plaster and an effective escape barrier
Closeup of ants and tunnels within a gel formicarium
Formicarium with multiple connected sections