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Formiga Quenquém

Acromyrmex sp.

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Description:

The term "quenquém" is the common name of several ants belonging to the genus Acromyrmex. They resemble Atta ants on the general habits, but do underground nests, made of a single pot and inputs characterized by the presence of abundant grass stems.

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PublishedOctober 6, 2015

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