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Illustration for a comparative ecophylogenetic analysis of local myrmecofaunas, based on r/K selection theory and intra / interspecific parabiosis / lestobiosis, particularly focused on allochthonous and invasive species.
[Camponotus Mayr 1861: 1,083+†29 (IT: 19+†0) spp (41.2-0.0 mya)]
Camponotus is an extremely large and complex, globally distributed genus. At present, nearly 500 sspp belonging to 45 sgg have been described and it could well be the largest ant genus of all. The enormous species richness, high levels of intraspecific and geographic variation and polymorphism render the taxonomy of Camponotus one of the most complex and difficult. Revisionary studies are generally confined to species groups and/or small geographical regions. These ants live in a variety of habitats and microhabitats and the sheer size of the genus makes any characterisation of their biology challenging. Nests are built in the ground, in rotten branches or twigs, or rarely into living wood and most spp possess a highly generalistic diet.
REFERENCES
P. Klimeš & al. 2022: Camponotini phylogeny.
Location: Europe > Portugal > Algarve
Date Photo Taken: August 30, 2017
Location: Europe > Portugal > Algarve
Date Photo Taken: August 30, 2017
The queen under a rock.
The Camponotus barbaricus queen with pupae of each caste.
Location: Europe > Portugal > Algarve
Date Photo Taken: January 25, 2009
Location: Europe > Portugal > Algarve
Date Photo Taken: November 30, 2008
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