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Ant "Cleaning Stations" Discovered in Desert Ecosystems

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Researchers have documented the existence of "cleaning stations" in desert ant colonies, where injured ants gather to receive assistance from their nestmates. This behavior involves healthy ants meticulously cleaning the wounds of injured ants, removing debris and preventing infection. The discovery sheds light on the sophisticated social organization and altruistic behaviors present in these insect societies.

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New York Times English 13 apr. 2026, 08:00 (acum 2 ore)

In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants

A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.

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