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(A) A raft of 500 fire ants, composed of a partially wetted layer of ants on the bottom and dry ants on top. (B and C) Scanning electron micrographs of links between ants in the raft, consisting of mandible–tarsus and tarsus–tarsus attachments. Note that the mandibular grip requires particular care to minimize pain to the recipient of the bite.
