Temnothorax nylanderi (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Temnothorax nylanderi

Caption

Two ants of the species Temnothorax nylanderi: The lighter colored ant is infected with larvae of the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis (bottom right) and thus has a different cuticle color as well as, more importantly, a considerably longer lifespan.

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photo/©: Susanne Foitzik

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Parasites as fountains of youth: Study finds infected ants live much longer", issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on May 25, 2021.

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