Aphaenogaster dispersing seeds

Some plants have come to rely so heavily on ants to spread their seeds about that they offer the insects a tasty treat in exchange for the dispersal service. Seeds of these species bear a lipid-filled structure called an elaiosome, whose sole function appears to be the attraction of ants.

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hugo D. says:

Nice shot
i don't understand where your flash come from, to do such a lightening
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AlexanderWild says:

I've got a white board held over and to the sides of the ants. Then I fire the strobe upwards, away from the ants, so that it reflects off the boards. A green leaf about 15cm behind the ants provides the backdrop.
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hugo D. says:

ok ok. I see now, thank you
So this is done at home all right ?
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AlexanderWild says:

In the lab. But same thing. It's a controlled setup.
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Aphaenogaster dispersing seeds

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