Ants Adventure 2
by Bob Orsillo
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Ants Adventure 2
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Bob Orsillo
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Ants Adventure 2 - Original fine art wildlife insect nature photography by Bob Orsillo
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ANTS
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae (pron.: /fɔrˈmɪsɨdiː/) 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. More than 12,500 out of an estimated total of 22,000 species have been classified.[3][4] They are easily identified by their elbowed antennae and a distinctive node-like structure that forms a slender waist.
Ants form colonies that range in size from a few dozen predatory individuals living in small natural cavities to highly organised colonies that may occupy large territories and consist of millions of individuals. Larger colonies consist mostly of sterile wingless females forming castes of "workers", "soldiers", or other specialised groups. Nearly all ant colonies also have some fertile males called "drones" and one or more fertile females called "queens". The colonies sometimes are described as superorganisms because the ants appear to operate as a unified entity, collectively working together to support the colony.
Ants have colonised almost every landmass on Earth. The only places lacking indigenous ants are Antarctica and a few remote or inhospitable islands. Ants thrive in most ecosystems and may form 15�25% of the terrestrial animal biomass. Their success in so many environments has been attributed to their social organisation and their ability to modify habitats, tap resources, and defend themselves. Their long co-evolution with other species has led to mimetic, commensal, parasitic, and mutualistic relationships.
Ant societies have division of labour, communication between individuals, and an ability to solve complex problems. These parallels with human societies have long been an inspiration and subject of study. Many human cultures make use of ants in cuisine, medication, and rituals. Some species are valued in their role as biological pest control agents. Their ability to exploit resources may bring ants into conflict with humans, however, as they can damage crops and invade buildings. Some species, such as the red imported fire ant, are regarded as invasive species, establishing themselves in areas where they have been introduced accidentally.
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Bob Orsillo
Ants Adventure 2 - Original fine art wildlife insect nature photography by Bob Orsillo Copyright (c)Bob Orsillo / http://orsillo.com - All Rights Reserved. Buy art online. Buy photography online
Sandra Sengstock-Miller
Ants have been shifting their nest for weeks here so this photo has great appeal to me. it is now flooding. Fantastic photo.
LORAINE DAVIS
industrious ants, they are quite amazing little things. love the details here. wonderful.
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Wow !!!!! Incredible capture, Bob !!!!!! Such a fine, crisp and clear photo. This image really shows ants' adventure. :) f,v, SU
Judy Via-Wolff
Great shot of these little workers. I can't endure spiders to even llok at however I can sit abserve ants with out being squeamish. Nice job!