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Dorylinae

Dorylinae

9.9
A type of ant that moves and hunts together in large, aggressive groups
  • noun
  • /ˈdɔrɪˌleɪni/
  • Specialized
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  • Dorylinae are famous for their aggressive group foraging and nomadic colonies.

Examples

  • Researchers observed the hunting behavior of Dorylinae ants in the rainforest understory.

  • Recent studies have revealed new species within the Dorylinae subfamily in South America.

  • The Dorylinae are known for their highly organized colonies.

  • Many scientists study the Dorylinae to understand social behavior in insects.

  • The Dorylinae are well-known for their relentless foraging strategies that involve large groups of ants working together.

  • Ecologists often conduct field studies on Dorylinae to learn more about their complex social structures and aggressive behavior.

  • In the Amazon rainforest, researchers discovered a new species of Dorylinae known for their unique foraging patterns.

Synonyms

army ant
vsDorylinae
  • Specialized
1 6.4

A tropical ant that moves in large groups and hunts other insects

refer to a taxonomic subgroup noted for aggressive group foraging and complex social behavior
legionary ant
vsDorylinae
  • Specialized
9.3

A tropical ant that moves in large swarms to hunt other insects

refer to a taxonomic subgroup noted for aggressive group foraging and complex social behavior

Surface Forms

Dorylinae singular
Dorylinaes plural

Etymology

Dorylinae comes from the ant group Dorylus, which is connected to the Greek root dory meaning 'spear', so a helpful way to remember it is to picture their armies of ants moving like a living spear. That's why Dorylinae refers to army ants known for fierce group hunting and nomadic colonies.