Ant drinking nectar C016 / 7734
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Ant drinking nectar C016 / 7734
Ant drinking nectar. Tropical ant drinking nectar from an extrafloral nectary at the base of a leaf. Extrafloral nectaries are nectar-secreting plant glands that develop outside of flowers and are not involved in pollination. Photographed in Yasuni National Park, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador
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Amazon Amazonian Animal Behaviour Ants Arthropod Arthropods Drinking Eating Ecuador Ecuadorean Ecuadorian Entomological Feeding Forest Formicidae Gland Hymenoptera Hymenopteran Hymenopterans Insects Latin America Nectar Plants Rainforest South America South American Stalk Stalks Tropic Tropics Yasuni National Park
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This print captures a mesmerizing moment in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. In this image, an ant delicately sips nectar from an extrafloral nectary at the base of a leaf. The intricate structure and vibrant colors of both the ant and its surroundings highlight the beauty that exists within nature's smallest creatures. The photograph was taken in Yasuni National Park, Ecuador, where biodiversity thrives. It showcases not only the fascinating behavior of this tropical ant but also sheds light on the complex relationship between plants and animals in this lush ecosystem. Extrafloral nectaries, like the one depicted here, are unique plant glands that produce nectar outside of flowers without any involvement in pollination. Through this lens into animal behavior and botanical wonders, we gain insight into how different species coexist and rely on each other for survival. This single frame encapsulates a harmonious dance between fauna and flora – showcasing how ants play a crucial role as pollinators while satisfying their own nutritional needs. As we admire this remarkable snapshot by DR MORLEY READ/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, we are reminded of South America's biological richness and entomological marvels found nowhere else on Earth. Let us cherish these extraordinary moments captured through scientific exploration as they deepen our understanding of our planet's intricate web of life.
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