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Diaphoromyrma
''Diaphoromyrma'' (from Greek ''diaphoros'', "different"/"remarkable", + ''myrmekos'', "ant") is a genus of ants in the subfamily Myrmicinae. It contains the single species ''Diaphoromyrma sofiae'', known only from workers from the type locality in Bahia, Brazil. The genus is apparently close to ''Allomerus'' and '' Diplomorium'' in the Solenopsidini, but its tribal attribution remains uncertain. Distribution and habitat The genus is known only from workers from Bahia, Brazil. The species was collected in litter samples taken in three rain forest remnants in the extreme southern portion of Bahia using the Winkler extraction. The landscape is dominated by forested valleys inserted in the coastal plateau (Barreiras Formation, Tertiary origin). Most of the vegetation of the remnants was in an initial or medium stage of regeneration, in a region where eucalypt plantations currently predominate. Description ''Diaphoromyrma'' workers are characterized by the following traits: Antenna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pheidolini
Fungus-growing ants (tribe Attini) comprise all the known fungus-growing ant species participating in ant–fungus mutualism. They are known for cutting grasses and leaves, carrying them to their colonies' nests, and using them to grow fungus on which they later feed. Their farming habits typically have large effects on their surrounding ecosystem. Many species farm large areas surrounding their colonies and leave walking trails that compress the soil, which can no longer grow plants. Attine colonies commonly have millions of individuals, though some species only house a few hundred. They are the sister group to the subtribe Dacetina. Leafcutter ants, including ''Atta (genus), Atta'' and ''Acromyrmex'', make up two of the genera. Their cultivars mostly come from the fungal tribe Leucocoprinus, Leucocoprineae of family Agaricaceae. Attine gut microbiota is often not diverse due to their primarily monotonous diets, leaving them at a higher risk than other beings for certain illnes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
