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Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants.

Compared to vertebrates, most ants have poor-to-mediocre eyesight and a few subterranean species are completely blind. Some ants such as Australia's bulldog ant, however, have exceptional vision. Two antennae ("feelers") are attached to the head; these organs detect chemicals, air currents and vibrations; they are also used to transmit and receive signals through touch. The head has two strong jaws, the mandibles, used to carry food, manipulate objects, construct nests, and for defence. In some species a small pocket (infrabuccal chamber) inside the mouth stores food, so it can be passed to other ants or their larvae.
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Given 2011-11-29
Thorny Ant by ~melvynyeo
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*ce3Design Jan 19, 2013  Professional General Artist
Wow, I've never seen one like this. Great Shot.
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*melvynyeo Jan 29, 2013
Thank you! :)
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*ce3Design Jan 29, 2013  Professional General Artist
You're welcome.
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~BlastedFen Jan 15, 2013  Professional Photographer
Such an amazing picture with all that horned texture. You do image stacking macro style? Cheers!
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*melvynyeo Jan 15, 2013
Thanks! :) This image is not stack. :)
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`dragonfly-oli Jan 14, 2013  Hobbyist Photographer
Hello!
You have been featured as a part of my macro feature in #PROJECTEducate's Community week!
I would appreciate it if you checked it out: [link]
You may also favourite it if you enjoyed it. :aww:
Have a nice week! :rose:
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*melvynyeo Jan 15, 2013
Thanks for the feature! :)
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=Ben-Kelevra Nov 22, 2012
featured in GREEN
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*melvynyeo Nov 26, 2012
Thank you!! :)
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=Ben-Kelevra Nov 26, 2012
You're welcome! :)
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