Sunday 5 June 2011

Ghost Ants Change Color According To The Food They Eat


Ghost ants, scientifically known as tapinoma melanocephalum, feed on sweets. Their abdomens are transparent, therefore you can see the the food they eat in full color. The ghost ant is a widespread tropical species, found throughout the world.

(via Nag on the Lake)

1 comment(s):

Ima said...

Fascinating.

That's a fun site...thanks, Gerard.