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Leaf-cutter ants carrying pieces of leaf
Leaf-cutter ants transporting neatly extracted pieces of leaf. These ants derive from the rainforests of Central and South America
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Arthropod Arthropoda Cutter Formicidae Hexapod Hexapoda Hymenoptera Insecta Moving Atta Invertebrata Leaf Cutter Ant Leafcutter Leafcutter Ant Myrmicinae
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the fascinating world of Leaf-cutter ants with our exquisite collection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Each print showcases the intricate beauty of these industrious creatures as they meticulously transport neatly cut pieces of leaves, sourced from the lush rainforests of Central and South America. These captivating images, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, are available as Fine Art Prints, adding a touch of the exotic to your home or office decor. Immerse yourself in the natural world and appreciate the intricate details of these remarkable insects with our high-quality, Rights Managed prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.5cm (20" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photograph, a line of Leaf-cutter ants (Atta spp.) can be seen meticulously carrying pieces of fresh green leaves through the lush rainforest floor. Native to Central and South America, these ants are part of the Formicidae family, which belongs to the order Hymenoptera and the class Insecta. More specifically, they are classified as fungus ants, belonging to the subfamily Attini and the tribe Attini. Leaf-cutter ants are renowned for their unique behavior of cutting leaves from various plants using their mandibles and carrying them back to their colonies. Once the leaves reach the nest, they are used to cultivate a fungus garden, which serves as the primary food source for the colony. The ants chew the leaves into small pieces and mix them with saliva, water, and fungal spores. The mixture is then piled up and covered with soil to promote fungal growth. The ants' remarkable ability to transport large pieces of leaves, often twice their body size, is made possible by their strong mandibles and the cooperative behavior of the colony members. They carry the leaves in their mandibles, using their legs to support the load and their antennae to sense the terrain and navigate their way back to the nest. This photograph showcases the intricate process of leaf cutting by these fascinating invertebrates, highlighting their essential role in the rainforest ecosystem and their complex social behavior. The ants' daytime activities, as seen here, are crucial for the survival and growth of their colonies, making them an essential component of the diverse and vibrant world of arthropods.
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