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New ant species found

One weird ant suggests lost world of ancient ants living underground

By Susan Milius

- More than 2 years ago

1A new ant discovered in the Amazon looks so odd that scientists are choosing Latin names that playfully suggest the creature comes from Mars.

This newly discovered ant species, with mouthparts like forceps and no eyes, may come from the most ancient known lineage of living ants.
NEW ANCIENT This newly discovered ant species, with mouthparts like forceps and no eyes, may come from the most ancient known lineage of living ants.