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Temnothorax rugatulus
Arizona, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2006

Ant colonies maintain social cohesion through the frequent sharing of regurgitated liquid food.  This activity is called trophallaxis, seen here among painted members of a laboratory study colony.

 
USA AZ Pima Co.: Tucson.  Laboratory Nest.

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens.