The Leafcutter Ant

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:affects plant growth
gptkbp:calls_for plant material
gptkbp:can_be up to 50 times their body weight
gptkbp:communication pheromones
gptkbp:constructed_in large underground nests
gptkbp:cultivation fungus as food
gptkbp:form fungus gardens
gptkbp:has a complex social structure
multiple species
a queen
a diverse diet
distinct castes
a complex life cycle
a significant impact on their environment
worker castes
a mutualistic relationship with bacteria
a symbiotic relationship with fungi
a life cycle that includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Leafcutter Ant
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
habitat loss
gptkbp:is_essential_for biodiversity
ecosystem functioning
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:the_Amazon_rainforest
gptkbp:is_involved_in soil aeration
seed dispersal
mutualistic relationships with other organisms
gptkbp:is_known_for cooperative behavior
its ecological role
cutting leaves
exhibit altruistic behavior
exhibit division of labor
influence plant community structure
transport seeds
modify their environment
create mutualistic relationships
defend their nests aggressively
exhibit complex communication systems
have a diverse range of habitats
have a significant role in ecosystem dynamics
its ability to adapt to different environments
its cooperative foraging strategies
its leaf-cutting behavior
its unique nesting behavior
transport food back to the nest
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:the_Attini_tribe
the food web
gptkbp:is_studied_in behavioral ecology
its role in nutrient cycling
its impact on agriculture
its agricultural practices
its interactions with other species
its evolutionary adaptations
its role in food webs.
gptkbp:key_people tropical ecosystems
gptkbp:lives_in tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:predators various predators
gptkbp:related_model studying social behavior
gptkbp:species tropical forests
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Research_Institute
ecological studies
gptkbp:type_of social insect
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nara_Yoshitomo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4