Silent Invasion: How Parasitic Queens Make Ants Kill Their Mother
Worker ants normally protect their mother, maintain the nest, and care for the larvae. Yet in a single…
Violent queen ant coup staged by parasitic ants
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This Parasitic Ant Uses Mystery Goo to Turn Colonies Against Their Queen
Nature can get downright brutal in the most unexpected ways—especially when parasites are involved. For the well-organized society…