Huge ant colonies from around the world now appear to be inter-connected, with mega ant colonies in Europe, Japan, and North America all familial and friendly with one another. These colonies of Argentine ants have been spread by humans to every region of the world, except Antarctica. Now, these transplanted ants have become huge colonies that stretch hundreds of miles. Read this biogeographical story from the BBC.
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Interesting article, Matt. I’m a little puzzled about the human vector, though. Were colonies being transplanted purposefully for experimental reasons, or were they hiding in the guitar case Air Canada conveniently lost on my return from the Argentine. Here in canada we have dozens of invasive species out-competing native species for resources. For example, our native West Cost oyster (Ostrea Lurida) has been replaced by the Japanese oyster (Crassostrea japonica. The same is true with eelgrass in certain areas – especially in the Roberts Bank Superport. The vector is shippong by freighter. At Roberts Bank, freaters take on coal and eject seawater that was takei on as ballast in Japan. Along with the ballast water are spats which eventually grow to adulthood here. I’m worried about Godzilla and Mothra.
Hi Mike Broderick,
Your comment is hilarious. It is a serious matter, but your twist on it is creative, and entertaining.
Have a good day.
Nancy
Thanks Nancy