Brief Overview. DNA contains genetic instruction essential to the development and functionality in all living organisms. The double helix is 2.2-2.6 nm in width, can range from 2 to 8 cm in length when uncoiled, and is made up of millions of nucleotides.
The diet of leaf-cutter ants is principally _______. a. leaves b. fungus c. saliva-coated leaves d. fungus-treated leaves. The diet of leaf-cutter ants is principally fungus.
The red harvester ant is classified as Pogonomyrmex barbatus. The ants of the southeastern United States and tropical America that cultivate a fungus in their nests belong to the genus Atta. Honeypot ants are classified in the genus Myrmecocystus. The Pharaoh ant is classified as Monomorium pharaonis, the Amazon ant as Polyergus breviceps, the red imported fire ant as Solenopsis invicta, and the little black ant as Monomorium minimum.