Roger's ant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roger's ant |
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Hypoponera
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punctatissima
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The Roger's ant, also known as Hypoponera punctatissima, is a tiny ant species. It belongs to the ant family called Formicidae. This ant was first described by a scientist named Roger in 1859.
What Are Subspecies?
Sometimes, a species can have slightly different groups within it. These groups are called subspecies. They are still the same species but have small differences, often because they live in different places.
Subspecies of Roger's Ant
The Roger's ant has three known subspecies. They are all part of the Hypoponera punctatissima species:
- Hypoponera punctatissima indifferens (described by Forel in 1895)
- Hypoponera punctatissima jugata (described by Forel in 1892)
- Hypoponera punctatissima punctatissima (the original group, described by Roger in 1859)
Images for kids
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A close-up view of a Roger's ant.
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