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Like Humans, These Ants Can Perform Leg Amputations To Save Lives

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Exploring the Self-Sacrificing Behavior of Ants and Evolutionary Adaptations

Exploring the self-sacrificing behavior of ants, specifically carpenter ants, who amputate legs to ensure the survival of their colony members, seen as an adaptive strategy for overall colony success. The chapter highlights the intrigue in studying the evolutionary adaptations and behaviors of insects like ants.

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