Leaf-cutter ant first insect found with biomineral body armour
Paris (AFP) Nov 24, 2020
A well-known leaf-cutting ant grows its own body armour using biominerals, a protective power previously unknown in the insect world, scientists have discovered in research published Tuesday showing this makes the ants almost unbeatable in battle. Biomineral armour is seen in the natural world in crustaceans like lobsters as well as in other marine animals - sea urchin spines contain calci