<i>Eurhopalothrix semicapillum</i> (IMAGE)

University of Utah

<i>Eurhopalothrix semicapillum</i>

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The face of ant species Eurhopalothrix semicapillum, named for the hairy patches on its face. The Costa Rican ant is among 33 new ant species discovered in Central America and the Caribbean and detailed in two new studies by University of Utah biology professor Jack Longino.

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John T. Longino, University of Utah.

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