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Hydnophytum formicarum, commonly called a "Baboon's head" or "Ant plant", is an epiphyte native to Southeast Asia and is considered critically endangered in Singapore. [1] It is a myrmecophyte as ants live in its tuber, also known as a caudex, and pollinate its flowers. [1]
Pseudomyrmex ferruginea ants on a myrmecophyte tree, Vachellia cornigera, the bullhorn acacia of Central America. Myrmecophytes (/ m ər ˈ m ɛ k ə f aɪ t /; literally "ant-plant") are plants that live in a mutualistic association with a colony of ants. There are over 100 different genera of myrmecophytes. [1]
Trichomyrmex destructor is a species of ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae.Its common names include destructive trailing ant or Singapore ant. [1] It is a pest species in urban areas, known for causing costly damage to structures, vehicles, and electronic devices with its chewing activity. [1]
An illustration of the inner chambers of a Myrmecodia plant. Myrmecodia is a genus of epiphytic plants, present in Indochina, Malesia, Papuasia, and Queensland, Australia.It is one of five ant-plant genera in the family Rubiaceae, the others being Anthorrhiza, Hydnophytum, Myrmephytum, and Squamellaria.
A formicarium, which is a housing for an ant colony. Note the talcum powder/rubbing alcohol lubricant mixture applied around the top perimeter of the enclosure, to prevent ants from escaping. Ant-keeping (or ant keeping) is a hobby involving the capture, care, and observation of ants and ant colonies. [1] It is a form of lay myrmecology. The ...
Singapore, a tropical city-state home to more than 40 ant species, has a small but growing community of ant collectors. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please ...
Tetraponera is a genus of ants in the subfamily Pseudomyrmecinae that are commonly known as slender ants and are characterized by their arboreal nature and slender bodies. The 96 described species of Tetraponera all of which live in hollow structures of plants and trees, such as thorns or branches; these hosts are known as myrmecophytes.
Chinese fintech giant Ant Group has launched a digital banking service in Singapore to serve the needs of small businesses doing cross-border trades. The wholesale banking service will be provided ...