US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
New Ant Species Discovered in Sharjah Mountains
Only one soldier ant specimen of Carebara sharjahensis was found, revealing a subterranean species with unique traits that illustrates Hajar Mountains' biodiversity.
- A new ant species, Carebara Sharjahensis, has been discovered in Wadi Shees, Sharjah, documented by the Environment and Protected Areas Authority through the Al Dhaid Wildlife Centre.
- Only one specimen of Carebara Sharjahensis was found, suggesting it lives in rare microhabitats deep underground, highlighting its rarity and difficulty in detection.
- This species is the first documented Carebara in the UAE and emphasizes the region's ecological uniqueness.
- The EPAA stated that this discovery enhances Sharjah's contributions to biodiversity research and conservation efforts, reinforcing its commitment to protecting unique species.
Insights by Ground AI
10 Articles
10 Articles
Carebara sharjahensis , a new ant species (Formicidae: Myrmicinae) from Sharjah Emirate (United Arab Emirates), with a key to the Arabian Carebara Westwood
Ants of the genus Carebara Westwood are dimorphic, hypogaeic, and occupy a range of habitats in the tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Here, I describe the rst Carebara known from the United Arab Emirates. I collected a single soldier of Carebara sharjahensis Sharaf sp. n. from Wadi Shees in the Al Hajar Mountains, Sharjah. The soldier most closely resembles C. khamiensis Arnold, 1952 described f
Coverage Details
Total News Sources10
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left, 50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 50%
R 50%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
