Tropical ants nest C016 / 7755
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Tropical ants nest C016 / 7755
Tropical ants nest. This nest has been formed around the stalks of plants to keep it off the ground. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Media ID 9246165
© DR MORLEY READ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Amazon Amazonian Ants Arthropod Arthropods Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Entomological Forest Formicidae Hymenoptera Hymenopteran Hymenopterans Insects Latin America Plants Rainforest South America South American Stalk Stalks Tropic Tropics Yasuni National Park
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate structure of a tropical ants nest in Yasuni National Park, located within the lush Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. The nest, designated as C016 / 7755, is an impressive example of nature's ingenuity and adaptation. Formed around the stalks of plants, it serves to elevate the colony off the ground, providing protection and stability. The image captures the harmonious coexistence between fauna and flora in this biodiverse ecosystem. It highlights the interdependence between insects like ants and their surrounding environment. These tiny arthropods play a crucial role in maintaining balance within the forest by aiding in pollination and decomposition processes. Yasuni National Park is renowned for its rich biodiversity, making it a haven for researchers studying various aspects of biology, zoology, entomology, and ecology. This photograph offers a glimpse into this vibrant world where countless species thrive. As we admire this single snapshot frozen in time by Dr Morley Read from Science Photo Library, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also recognize that it represents a small fraction of Earth's incredible wildlife heritage found within South America's magnificent Amazon rainforest.
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