The ants

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1. mmoossJul 2026
   FWIW, The Ants by Holldobler & Wilson is a famous book, afaik the leading book in its field.
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2. bookofjoeMar 2026
   It was wonderful. Scintillating. Alas, that was in the late 1980s and I haven't been back, though from the photo in Wikipedia its kind of derelict/dumpy entrance looks like it hasn't changed at all.

   If you read "Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder: Pronged Ants, Horned Humans, Mice on Toast, and Other Marvels of Jurassic Technology," Lawrence Weschler's superb 1995 book about the museum with extended interviews with Wilson, you will find it hard not to want to visit.

   https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Wilsons-Cabinet-Wonder-Technology/...

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3. tamadJul 2025
   I don’t know the answer to your questions off the top of my head, unfortunately, but they are most certainly answered in The Ants by E.O. Wilson. It’s a fascinating and artfully written book. I unfortunately gave my copy to a student, or I’d have found the relevant passage for you. (The biomass fact mentioned in a parent comment is mentioned in the book as well.)
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4. dr_dshivOct 2024
   https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Ants-Story-Scientific-Explora...

   EO Wilson’s book on ants is a personal favorite. This also has guides on how to catch and cultivate.

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5. qbitSep 2017
   "The Ants" by Bert Holldobler and Edward O. Wilson.
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6. gmoesNov 2016
   If you are interested in this topic I would highly recommend The Ants by E.O. Wilson Bert Holldobler. I was lucky enough to observe ant symbiosis in my yard. Their book helped me understand what I saw. I did a write up of it here: http://www.elegantcoding.com/2016/05/my-ant-symbiosis-storie...
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