Exploding Ants!

This could possibly be the newly described species of Ants, also known as Exploding Ant - Colobopsis explodens.
The species was described from Brunei (Borneo) with DNA, this was seen in Sabah (Borneo), my friend who showed and explained it to me thinks its the same species but it is difficult to be sure unless it is verified by DNA. So, not putting the species ID here.

It is called Exploding Ants as they can tear their own body apart, in order to release toxins and either kill or repel the enemy. Its their defensive mechanishm but kamikaze style. More info about them and a video can be seen here :

http://explodingants.com/index.php/publications/colobopsis-explodens

comments (5)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Whoa, that is crazy! Any video or reference on the exploding behavior? I couldn't see it in the video. Posted 6 years ago
1. Albert Kang
  
  Lion
  
  Couldn't find the video yet, will ask a friend who showed and explained to me this. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Sure, thanks! Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. _ChunXingWong_
      
      Lion
      
      Still waiting for you to ask me Albert Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Albert Kang
        
        Lion
        
        Mr Spider, can you share your video of the exploding ants? ;) Posted 6 years ago

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