Tetramorium bicarinatum facts for kids
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| Tetramorium bicarinatum (Nylander, 1846)
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Tetramorium bicarinatum is a type of ant. It is also known as the "two-keeled ant." This ant originally came from Southeast Asia. It belongs to a group of insects called Hymenoptera. These ants are part of the Formicidae family.
What Does This Ant Look Like?
This ant is medium-sized. It has a reddish head. Its middle body part, called the mesosoma, and its "waist" (pedicel) are also reddish. But its main body, the gaster, is dark. This color difference makes it easy to spot.
Where Do These Ants Live?
Tetramorium bicarinatum is a "tramp species." This means it can travel easily with humans. They are often found inside houses. You might also see them in greenhouses or special shade houses. They like landscaped areas near homes too. Sometimes, these ants can affect local plants and animals.
Special Ant Venom
The venom from Tetramorium bicarinatum is quite interesting. Scientists have found a substance in it called bicarinalin. This substance has special powers. It can fight against bacteria and other tiny germs. It is an antibacterial and antimicrobial compound.
Scientists are studying bicarinalin. They hope to create new medicines from it. These medicines could help fight germs that are resistant to current antibiotics. This means it could be a new way to treat infections.
See also
In Spanish: Tetramorium bicarinatum para niños
