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The gross morphology of the stinging and non-stinging states of the antTetramorium caespitum L. (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae)

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The change in sting morphology ofTetramorium caespitum is described in detail. The sting-tip may protrude/retract from the sting-ending during its stinging/non-stinging process respectively. A possible trail laying function of the stings terminal membranous sheath is proposed.

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  1. Department of Zoology and Comparative Physiology, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT, Birmingham, England

    N. A. E. von Sicard & M. Anderson

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von Sicard, N.A.E., Anderson, M. The gross morphology of the stinging and non-stinging states of the antTetramorium caespitum L. (Hymenoptera, Formicidae, Myrmicinae). Experientia 42, 30–31 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01975879

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