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June 27, 2025

Ant Colonies Surface After Extra Watering

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Species: Common Crypt Ant
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Two ant species that had coexisted in miniBIOTA for years surfaced after extra water was added to offset evaporation. Ghost ants and a likely Hypoponera or Ponera-type crypt ant both moved around to stay dry, turning the watering event into an identification and behavior check.

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