单词 | Polyergus |
例句 | On a slope of the Sierra Nevada he witnesses the species Polyergus breviceps raid a nest of Formica argentea and carry away the young to be raised as slaves. Armchair Traveler: Book Review: Adventures Among Ants 2010-06-10T18:38:00Z The best known of these is the Polyergus rufescens. The Industries of Animals Polyergus, on the contrary, already illustrates the lowering tendency of slavery. The Dawn of Reason or, Mental Traits in the Lower Animals Also another ant, the Polyergus Rufescens, a pure slave-hunter, absolutely dependent on its slaves for all the comforts of life and being even fed by them. Ranching, Sport and Travel A well-known ant, the Formica sanguinea, found in the South of England, is however, a true slave-making species, but exhibits no such utter dependence on its servitors as does Polyergus. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. The Polyergus avoid introducing into their houses adults who would not become reconciled to the loss of liberty, and would prefer to die rather than work for others. The Industries of Animals When the Polyergus or Amazon ants desire to increase their band of slaves, one first remarks extreme excitement in the neighbourhood of the nest. The Industries of Animals They have also complicated personal services towards the Polyergus. The Industries of Animals The Polyergus thus laden flee as fast as possible, escaping as well as they can from the bereaved parents, who endeavour to save their offspring. The Industries of Animals As an example of flight arranged with intelligence, we have already seen how the Formica fusca profits by the difficulty experienced by the Polyergus in climbing. The Industries of Animals |
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