Wood ant carrying dead comrade
Reasons for this behaviour include:
Reviving the ant: Ants have a chemical called “pheromone” that they use to communicate with each other. When an ant dies, it releases a pheromone that signals to other ants that something is wrong. The other ants may then try to revive the dead ant by removing it from danger, feeding it, or even grooming it.
Carrying the dead ant away: Ants are very good at detecting danger. When they see a dead ant, they may recognize that it is a potential source of disease or pests. To protect the colony, they will then carry the dead ant away from the nest.
Funeral ritual: Some species of ants perform elaborate funeral rituals for their dead. This may involve carrying the body to a special location, cleaning it, or even feeding it. The exact purpose of these rituals is not fully understood, but they may be a way for the ants to pay their respects to the dead or to help them transition to the next life.
Helios 58mm f2 and extension tubes
Wood ant carrying dead comrade
Reasons for this behaviour include:
Reviving the ant: Ants have a chemical called “pheromone” that they use to communicate with each other. When an ant dies, it releases a pheromone that signals to other ants that something is wrong. The other ants may then try to revive the dead ant by removing it from danger, feeding it, or even grooming it.
Carrying the dead ant away: Ants are very good at detecting danger. When they see a dead ant, they may recognize that it is a potential source of disease or pests. To protect the colony, they will then carry the dead ant away from the nest.
Funeral ritual: Some species of ants perform elaborate funeral rituals for their dead. This may involve carrying the body to a special location, cleaning it, or even feeding it. The exact purpose of these rituals is not fully understood, but they may be a way for the ants to pay their respects to the dead or to help them transition to the next life.
Helios 58mm f2 and extension tubes