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[ad_1] A popular leaf-cutter ant grows organic armor with biominerals – a shield-like power previously unknown to students of the insect world, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. This previously unknown advantage makes leaf cutter ants virtually invincible against other rival ant species. RELATED: 11 …

[ad_1] Ants are rather organized little creatures. Highly social insects, they know how to forage, build complicated nests, steal pantry snacks, and generally take care of the queens and the colony, all working together. Leaf cutter ants increase this collaboration by several levels. Colonies of leaf cutter ants like Acromyrmex …