Smithsonian

The Hidden World of Ants

A carpenter ant (Camponotus sp) on the tendril of a host villose pitcher plant. This is a symbiotic relationship where the ants help the host digest insects in exchange for living space.

Mark Moffett / Minden Pictures

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