Identification Guide to the Ant Genera of the World

Did you know that there are about 15,000 species of ants are alive and well on the planet earth? From subarctic tundra to harsh desert, from sea coast to equatorial rainforest, deep in the ground to the highest tree the ubiquitous, conspicuous ant is everywhere. Together with our own Homo sapiens they are one of the few animal groups that commonly manipulate and modify their immediate surroundings to suit their needs. Captured under the electron microscope, these incredible shapes are similar to Blossfeldt's images of the plant world. You will never you look at ants the same again.