Pseudomyrmex triplarinus explained

Pseudomyrmex triplarinus is a venomous species of ant that lives in symbiosis with trees of the genus Triplaris, including the South American species T. americana, T. cumingiama, and T. felipensis. The ant protects the trees against predation by other insects and animals.[1] The ant's venom has anti-inflammatory properties.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Ward. Philip S.. Systematics, biogeography and host plant associations of the Pseudomyrmex viduus group (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), Triplaris- and Tachigali-inhabiting ants. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 1 August 1999. 126. 4. 451–540. 10.1006/zjls.1998.0158. free.
  2. Pan. Jingzhi. Hink. W.F. . Isolation and characterization of myrmexins, six isoforms of venom proteins with anti-inflammatory activity from the tropical ant, Pseudomyrmex triplarinus. Toxicon. 1 October 2000. 38. 10. 1403–1413. 10.1016/S0041-0101(99)00233-0. 10758275.

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