Colobopsis explodens is just the start of a deeper scientific look at these mysterious insects. The researchers plan to describe more exploding-ant species in future papers, ...

But our exploding ants — to give them a name, they’re colobopsis explodens, which is Latin for “hey, these ants explode!” — aren’t just blowing up for the hell of it or as a quick ...

Exploding behavior of C. explodens in experimental setting with a weaver ant. Exploding behavior of C. explodens in experimental setting with a weaver ant. Alexey Kopchinskiy CC-BY 4.0 Katherine ...

The Colobopsis cylindrica group is known under its vernacular name "exploding ants," and it's latest new addition was identified in 1935. Until this week, that is.

Colobopsis explodens, or "the exploding ants" Laciny A, Zettel H, Kopchinskiy A, Pretzer C, Pal A, Salim KA, Rahimi MJ, Hoenigsberger M, Lim L, Jaitrong W, Druzhinina High atop Borneo's canopied ...

Named Colobopsis explodens, the new ant ruptures its abdomen when threatened, killing itself in the process. This rupturing releases a sticky, yellow, toxic goo that has a spicy smell.

These valiant ants are the newest addition to the species group Colobopsis cylindrica, more colloquially known as “the exploding ants,” according to a detailed survey of the insects published ...

Colobopsis explodens sp. n., model species for studies on “exploding ants” (Hymenoptera, Formicidae), with biological notes and first illustrations of males of the Colobopsis cylindrica group.

Colobopsis explodens has been observed in the rainforests of southeast Asia making the ultimate sacrifice. Ants have an incredible capacity to work together for the good of the collective, ...

Colobopsis explodens, employs a unique defense mechanism: self-destruction. When threatened, these ants rupture their own bodies, releasing a sticky, toxic substance to immobilize predators and ...

In order to ensure their survival, the Earth’s species have evolved sticky, prickly, and dangerous defense mechanisms. A rose has thorns, psilocybin mushrooms spew psychedelic compounds, and ...