Myrmecorhynchus
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| M. emeryi worker from Australia | |
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| Genus: | Myrmecorhynchus André, 1896
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| Myrmecorhynchus emeryi André, 1896
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| 3 species | |
Myrmecorhynchus is a genus of ants in the subfamily Formicinae.[2] The genus is endemic to Australia, where its species are found in forested areas. They nest in soil or on trees or shrubs.[3]
Species
- Myrmecorhynchus carteri Clark, 1934
- Myrmecorhynchus emeryi André, 1896
- Myrmecorhynchus nitidus Clark, 1934
References
- ^ Bolton, B. (2014). "Myrmecorhynchus". AntCat. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
- ^ "Genus: Myrmecorhynchus". antweb.org. AntWeb. Retrieved 23 September 2013.
- ^ Shattuck, S. (2000). Australian Ants: Their Biology and Identification. CSIRO Publishing. pp. 97–99. ISBN 978-0-643-06659-5.
External links
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