Ghost ants change color according to the food they eat

Jun 09, 2011 20:57

Ghost ants, scientifically known as tapinoma melanocephalum feed on sweets. Their abdomens are transparent, therefore you can see the the food they eat in full color.


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kasumi_ June 9 2011, 18:00:22 UTC
mte

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featherfire June 9 2011, 18:28:01 UTC
mte

*smooches your icon, then runs away before he kills her*

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beriel June 9 2011, 18:34:48 UTC
Same here and I usually hate ants.

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cdozo June 9 2011, 17:43:17 UTC
This is really cool!

Thanks.

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ne_jyam June 9 2011, 17:44:36 UTC
Wild!

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thedorkygirl June 9 2011, 17:57:08 UTC
Way cool! I especially like to see the ants who have different colors than their glob of sweet is currently!

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scratchmeharder June 9 2011, 18:26:22 UTC
Me too :)

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rimrose June 9 2011, 18:08:16 UTC
I can't believe I am saying this but... Cute ants! x3

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