Roots of an ant-garden orchid grow into the carton matrix created by Azteca ants. Barton Creek, Cayo District, Belize.
An ant-garden Azteca stands her ground against an intrusive photographer. Armenia, Cayo District, Belize.
The structure of an Azteca ant garden is provided by carton, a pulp of vegetative debris built by the ants. Barton Creek, Cayo District, Belize.