Mature colonies of the alpine ant Iridomyrmex alpinus construct thatch mounds, presumably to help the nest capture and retain heat.
Mt. Hotham, Victoria, Australia
Mature colonies of the alpine ant Iridomyrmex alpinus construct thatch mounds, presumably to help the nest capture and retain heat.
Mt. Hotham, Victoria, Australia
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