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A New Species of the Ant Genus Carebara Westwood (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from India

Shahid Ali AKBAR
Himender BHARTI
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35–43
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A revised key for major workers is provided for the Indian species

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Objective & Hypothesis:Carebara quratulain sp. n. is described from Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, India.
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Key Findings & Data:The new species represents the 25th species of the genus reported from India.
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Conclusion & Impact:A revised key for major workers is provided for the Indian species
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
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Abstract

Carebara quratulain sp. n. is described from Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, India. The new species represents the 25th species of the genus reported from India. A revised key for major workers is provided for the Indian species

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AKBAR, S. A., BHARTI, H. (2017). A New Species of the Ant Genus Carebara Westwood (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) from India. Journal of the Entomological Research Society, Cilt: 19 - Sayı: 3, 35–43. https://ajindex.com/articles/190735

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