Polyrhachis sokolova is a species of ant which nests in the mud of mangroves. The nest sites of these ants are frequently below the high tide mark, so are regularly inundated with water.
Ants cannot breathe underwater, so instead P. sokolova ants move to air pockets within the nest where they can breathe until the tide recedes.
Tags: Frequently Asked Question | Behaviour | Polyrhachis | sokolova
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