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VOL. 9, ISSUE 10 (2024)
Diversity of ants in Buddha Vana of Tumkur University Campus, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Authors
Lalitha HM, Mutthu Raj KH, Tejashvi PA
Abstract
Ants are one of the important organisms in the terrestrial habitat and
form 15% of animal biomass in the ecosystem. They are the leading predators as
they feed on the other insects and small invertebrates. Ants are the true
insects which are more sensitive and give quick response to the minor
disturbance in the environment. Due to this, they can be used to indicate the
unethical impact on the ecosystem. The present study was carried out in Buddha
vana of Tumkur University campus to study the diversity of ants by search
method and hand collection method from July 2022 to December 2022. The results
revealed the presence of 10 species of ants belonging to 8 genera and 4
subfamilies. Among these, subfamily Formicinae is represented by 6 species and
constitutes 60%, subfamily Myrmicinae is represented by 2 species and
constitutes 20%. Subfamily Pseudomyrmicinae and Ponerinae are represented each
by one species and constitute 10%. This survey provides valuable information of
ant diversity in the Tumkur University campus and the study area served as mini
model to examine the persistence of ants’ species.
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Pages:89-91
How to cite this article:
Lalitha HM, Mutthu Raj KH, Tejashvi PA "Diversity of ants in Buddha Vana of Tumkur University Campus, Tumkur, Karnataka, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 10, 2024, Pages 89-91
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