The Radiohead ant: A new species of 'silky' ant grows fungus gardens for food
Monday, April 24, 2017 - 14:11
in Biology & Nature
A new species of silky ant has been named after the famous British band Radiohead in honor of the musicians' environmental efforts, especially in raising climate-change awareness. Two scientists report the discovery of three new species in a detailed revision of this previously poorly known genus of fungus-farming ants.