Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives
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The Intriguing Sacrifices of Carpenter Ants
This chapter delves into the intriguing self-sacrificial behaviors of carpenter ants, specifically their limb amputations to promote colony welfare. The discussion highlights the evolutionary underpinnings of these actions and suggests a deeper complexity in insect behavior that remains to be explored.
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