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A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled that ants, often underestimated insects, possess remarkable medical abilities. These tiny creatures have been observed performing life-saving surgeries on injured colony members, a feat previously thought exclusive to humans.
Scientists studying Florida carpenter ants (Camponotus floridanus) found that they can accurately diagnose limb injuries in their nestmates. For minor wounds, ants meticulously clean the affected area to prevent infection. However, in cases of severe damage, they exhibit astonishing surgical precision by amputating the injured limb. This complex procedure involves multiple ants working together to carefully sever the leg at the correct point.
Published in the journal Current Biology, the research details how ants differentiate between femur and tibia injuries. Femur wounds receive both cleaning and amputation, while tibia injuries are treated solely with cleaning. These surgical interventions significantly improve the survival rates of injured ants.
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