Invasive ants spread by hitchhiking on everyday vehicles

PHYSorg
Jun 27, 2024, 9:34 am238 pts
Insects are masters of transportation and get around by flying, crawling, swimming, burrowing, and even gliding. Now, ants have been observed using a new method of getting around: hitchhiking. These social insects pack up the whole family, including their queen, and hop in the car for an opportunistic ride to a…

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