In the ant hierarchy, it is a minor worker. Only a colony's minor workers explode when under attack. They are a colony's expendables You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in ...

The exploding ant, known scientifically as Colobopsis explodens, has one of the most extreme defense mechanisms in the animal kingdom. When threatened, certain worker ants rupture their own bodies, ...

It’s not easy being a bug, especially one as small as an ant. The list of potential predators is lengthy for the diminutive creatures, so it’s no wonder they’ve developed an arsenal of defence ...