Pheidole sitiens
Wilson, 2003
Pheidole sitiens is a of big-headed ant described by E.O. Wilson in 2003. As a member of the hyperdiverse Pheidole, it exhibits the characteristic dimorphic system with minor workers and major workers (soldiers) bearing disproportionately large . The species is part of the Attini tribe within Myrmicinae, placing it among the fungus-growing ants, though specific details about its remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pheidole sitiens: //faɪˈdoʊli ˈsɪtiˌɛnz//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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