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Acknowledgements Copyright information for parts of this podcast: Patek et. al for footage of Odontomachus jumps | Alex Wild Copyright owner of Odontomachus images | Chris Schmidt Copyright owner of Odontomachus images and Chris's backyard
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Copyright © 2007 Lisa Schwartz
ToL Movie Use ToL use only
Attached to Group Odontomachus
Title Odontomachus: Amazing Mandibles
Description Odontomachus is an ant with amazing mandibles that can move faster than the blink of an eye! Learn about this ant and the species we have in the Sonoran Desert.
Movie Type Documentary
Movie Content Specimen(s), Body Parts, Habitat
Subject mandibles, defense, predator, prey, Morphology, Neurobiology
Key Words mandibles, defense, predator, prey
Technical Information 5.8MB MP4 video file
Running Time 5min
ID 17490
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