Cyphomyrmex costatus in their edible fungal galleries.

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Few Cyphomyrmex species are as decorated with sleek little ridges as the Central American Cyphomyrmex costatus.  The function of the ridges is unknown, but might help to increase the rigidity of the ants' integument.

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Cyphomyrmex costatus in their edible fungal galleries.

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Cyphomyrmex costatus in their edible fungal galleries.

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Cyphomyrmex costatus in their edible fungal galleries.

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Cyphomyrmex costatus in their edible fungal galleries.

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