3D render of an Eciton hamatum subsoldier from the Antscan database (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

3D render of an Eciton hamatum subsoldier from the Antscan database

Caption

A 3D model of a soldier ant, showing its morphology in very high detail. Portions of its exoskeleton have been digitally removed, revealing high-resolution renderings of its muscles, nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and stinger apparatus.

Credit

Thomas van de Kamp

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