The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants.
Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
The intricate galleries in this underground nest of Lasius umbratus are made possible by a fungus that grows within a matrix of wood pulp sculpted by the ants.
Vermillion River Observatory, Illinois, USA
Canon EOS 50D |
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Current: 800x534 |
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