Systemic organization of Tetraponera rufonigra (Jerdon, 1851) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): histological observation

• Main Authors: Naphat Somala,, Sinlapachai Senarat,, Chamnan Para,, Wannee Jiraungkoorskul,, Gen Kaneko,, Thitiya Poonpet,, Pisit Poolprasert,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Sistematik Serangga, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15605/1/33355-125430-1-PB.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15605/; http://ejournals.ukm.my/serangga/issue/view/1259/showToc

Tetraponera rufonigra Jerdon, 1851, is one of the most dangerous ants, whose apex of gaster region contains a sting structure with a complex venom gland. Here, we describe the systemic organ system of T. rufonigra using histological techniques. The venom gland of T. rufonigra was located above th...