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Cool story, Wood Ants Trapped in a Nuclear Weapon Bunker

Started By AntsMAN , Aug 31 2016 6:00 AM

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#1 Offline AntsMAN - Posted August 31 2016 - 6:00 AM

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Came across this thought it was worth sharing.

 

http://thescienceexp...limits-survival

 


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Current queens/colonies

Camponotus novaeboracensis x2

Camponotus pennsylvanicus x2

Camponotus herculeanus x1

Formica sp. x1

Lasius americanus x1  (Lasius alienus)

Lasius neoniger x1

Crematogastor cerasi x1

Myrmica sp. x1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2 Offline Loops117 - Posted August 31 2016 - 7:05 AM

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Wow, really cool read. Thank you for sharing.


#3 Offline Salmon - Posted August 31 2016 - 7:39 AM

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What kind of ventilation pipe is impossible for ants to climb?

Edited by Salmon, August 31 2016 - 7:39 AM.

#4 Offline Loops117 - Posted August 31 2016 - 12:58 PM

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What kind of ventilation pipe is impossible for ants to climb?

If i'm not mistaken, some species can't walk up vertical surfaces, and some can't grip PVC at all.. Depending on the age of the bunker, i wouldn't be surprised that the pipe is made of PVC.


#5 Offline Jeoff82 - Posted August 31 2016 - 1:06 PM

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A constant supply of new workers that fall onto the nest?! I am betting they have a way out to forage.


Species kept; Lasius Niger, Flavus, Brunneus, Emarginatus, Umbratus, Formica Fusca, Sanguinea, Rufibarbis, Camponotus Ligniperdus, Myrmica Rubra

#6 Offline Jeoff82 - Posted August 31 2016 - 1:14 PM

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See it to believe it... http://jhr.pensoft.n...article_id=9096


Species kept; Lasius Niger, Flavus, Brunneus, Emarginatus, Umbratus, Formica Fusca, Sanguinea, Rufibarbis, Camponotus Ligniperdus, Myrmica Rubra

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