<em>Formica exsecta</em> Queen (IMAGE) University of Exeter Caption Ant queens stay close to home in their hunt for a mate and as a result produce thousands of inbred offspring. Credit Emma Vitikainen Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.