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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Hidden Gaps in Neotropical Ant Behavior Research
February 06, 2026
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news:

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Ants in the spotlight

The hidden gaps in Neotropical ant behavior research

By Vanessa Crooks

A recent study from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) reveals that, despite their outsized ecological impact, the diversity of ants in the American tropics and their behavior remain understudied.

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