Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:tree
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| gptkbp:are |
herbivorous
affected by climate change social insects important for biodiversity found in diverse habitats important for nutrient cycling subject of scientific research important for ecosystem services important for research in evolution important for soil aeration known for their cooperative behavior known for their leaf-cutting behavior studied in behavioral ecology found in tropical regions a model organism in studies of social behavior important for agricultural practices important for forest dynamics known for their foraging trails known for their pheromone trails mutualistic with fungi studied for their agricultural practices. |
| gptkbp:belongs_to |
subfamily Myrmicinae
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| gptkbp:can_be |
live for several years
adapt to changing environments defend their colonies aggressively transport seeds be pests in some areas carry leaves many times their weight impact plant communities influence soil composition modify their environment strip entire trees |
| gptkbp:cultivation |
gptkb:fungus
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
division of labor
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| gptkbp:form |
large colonies
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| gptkbp:have |
chemical communication
complex social structure a queen a diverse diet distinct castes a complex life cycle worker caste symbiotic relationships with bacteria a mutualistic relationship with certain fungi a significant impact on their habitat a unique foraging strategy soldier caste specific foraging patterns |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
leafcutter ants
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| gptkbp:is_found_in |
gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
important role in ecosystem
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| gptkbp:known_for |
cutting leaves
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| gptkbp:uses |
leaves for fungus farming
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