Myrmicinae
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Myrmicinae is a large and diverse subfamily of ants that includes many common species such as leafcutter, harvester, and fire ants, known for their complex social behavior and varied ecological roles.
Aliases (1)
- Tetramorium ×1
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ant subfamily
→
taxon → |
| class |
Insecta
→
|
| containsGenus |
Acromyrmex
→
Aphaenogaster → Atta → Cardiocondyla → Cephalotes → Crematogaster → Leptothorax → Manica → Messor → Monomorium → Myrmica → Pheidole → Pogonomyrmex → Solenopsis → Strumigenys → Temnothorax → Tetramorium → Wasmannia → |
| containsGroup |
fire ants
→
harvester ants → leafcutter ants → |
| distribution |
cosmopolitan
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|
| family |
Formicidae
→
|
| foundIn |
arid regions
→
temperate regions → tropical regions → |
| hasCharacteristic |
caste system
→
complex social behavior → division of labor → eusociality → stinger present in many species → two-segmented waist (petiole and postpetiole) in most species → well-developed antennal clubs in many genera → worker polymorphism → |
| hasEcologicalRole |
herbivore
→
mutualist with plants and fungi → predator of small arthropods → seed disperser → soil engineer → |
| includesBehavior |
aggressive territorial defense
→
colony founding by queens → fungus farming in leafcutter ants → seed harvesting → |
| kingdom |
Animalia
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|
| notableSpecies |
Atta cephalotes
→
Pogonomyrmex barbatus → Solenopsis invicta → |
| order |
Hymenoptera
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|
| parentTaxon |
Formicidae
→
|
| phylum |
Arthropoda
→
|
| subfamilyOf |
Formicidae
→
|
| taxonRank |
subfamily
→
|
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Atta cephalotes
→
Solenopsis invicta → |
subfamily |
|
Myrmicinae
("Tetramorium")
→
|
containsGenus |
|
Formicidae
→
|
containsSubtaxon |