Talk:Pseudomyrmex pallidus

Latest comment: 13 years ago by Thisisdaz in topic morphology

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is there any chance you can discuss its evolutionary importance? and what about a graphic for its geographical location? also, you describe the workers, but what about the queen and nurse ants? EricBakota (talk) 00:35, 16 February 2011 (UTC)Reply

There is general information on Pseudomyrmeciinae evolution. The family is is found exclusively in the New World, with about 300 species. Phylogenetic data suggest rapid diversification from the common ancestor, possibly after a vicariance event such as the splitting of the Americas from Africa. I wanted to have an evolutionary history section, but there is no information on the specific evolution of P.pallidus like what you are suggesting. Thisisdaz (talk) 00:59, 28 April 2011 (UTC)Reply

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You describe worker morphology, maybe some detail on soldier or queen dimensions?Drussey (talk) 02:51, 16 February 2011 (UTC)Reply

I have not been able to find any literature on queen dimensions or male dimensions. The workers of this species are monomorphic, which means that they do not have morphologically distinct worker castesThisisdaz (talk) 00:59, 28 April 2011 (UTC)Reply

Any information about its relationship with other species? edit

It's stated that this ant is omnivorous, but its animal part of diet is just "animal prey"? Does this mean other ants, other insects or even non-insects? Also is there any information about the ants' role in the wild, such as predation by other larger species (insects or vetebrates)? Thanks for attention. Y Zheng Wolfkouji (talk) 19:40, 5 April 2011 (UTC)Reply

As far as I'm aware, there is no information on where this specific species sits on the food chain, or any studies on their ecological significance.Thisisdaz (talk) 00:45, 28 April 2011 (UTC)Reply