Liomyrmex

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Liomyrmex
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L. gestroi alate queen from the Philippines
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Bolton, 2003
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Liomyrmex

Mayr, 1865
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1 species

Liomyrmex is a monotypic genus of ant in the subfamily Myrmicinae; the type species is L. gestroi . This genus is known to inhabit Southeast Asia (including Papua New Guinea), South Asia, and parts of Southern China. Individuals in this genus are blind and are known to live among termites in their chambers, but it is relatively unknown as to the purpose of such a relationship. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Bolton, B. (2014). "Liomyrmex". AntCat. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  2. "Genus: Liomyrmex". antweb.org. AntWeb . Retrieved 23 September 2013.
  3. "Liomyrmex - AntCat". antcat.org. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  4. "Liomyrmex distribution". robdunnlab.com. Retrieved 2019-06-04.
  5. Wheeler, William Morton (1914). "Note on the Habits of Liomyrmex". Psyche. 21 (2): 75–76. doi: 10.1155/1914/85894 .