Entomologist Jack Longino has discovered and identified 33 new ant - TopicsExpress



          

Entomologist Jack Longino has discovered and identified 33 new ant species, including this Octostruma convallis, which boasts sideways-moving jaws. (Courtesy of John T. Longino, University of Utah) Their wedge-shaped faces are like spine-covered shields that end with beak-like jaws bristling with sharp teeth. "They look a little like the monster in ‘Alien.’ They’re horrifying to look at up close," says University of Utah biology professor Jack Longino. "That’s sort of what makes them fun."
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:51:27 +0000

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