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Kil
Evil Skeptic
USA
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 Posted - 08/13/2004 : 16:52:39
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3561352.stm
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A giant colony of ants stretching 100km (62 miles) has been discovered in the Australian city of Melbourne, threatening local insect species.
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
USA
14408 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2004 : 19:28:42 [Permalink]
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It is very interesting. Our imported fire ants, also from SA, have been observed to be cooperative between neighboring nests, no longer competing for resorces. Not too many years ago, they'd fight to the death. It is concievable that we too, might soon have such a colony, if we don't already.
A species entering a new enviornment and learning how best to exploit it is a fascinating thing. We are most fortunate to be able to to observe this small incidence of it. On the other hand, I despise fire ants!
Lets face it; the ants and the cockroaches will inherit the earth, after eating the meek.
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Dave W.
Info Junkie
USA
26022 Posts |
Posted - 08/13/2004 : 20:54:41 [Permalink]
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Just pray to be eaten first, like I do.
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