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Which ant
explodes?
The exploding ant of Southeast Asia responds to
enemy attacks by sacrificing itself. This ultimate
act helps to protect the ant’s colony.
If an intruder strikes, an ant of the
Colobopsis explodens species – known This female exploding ant
as the exploding ant – is capable of is poised and ready to
ripping itself apart to release a sticky sacrifice herself to protect
goo from inside its body. Although the colony if necessary.
the exploding ant dies almost
immediately, this aggressive
action kills the attacker and
protects the colony.
SQUIRTING BEETLE
Beware the bombardier beetle!
This extraordinary insect can
produce a harmful, hot spray
of chemicals. The beetle raises
its rear and squirts the fluid
from two glands at threats The attacking ant
such as ants. attempts to invade the
exploding ant’s colony to
gain food and territory.
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