A rare and unusual newly discovered ant from Ecuador has been named Strumigenys ayersthey, with the suffix '-they' chosen in contrast to traditional naming practices which, to date, fail to recognize gender diversity formally. The new species is distinguished by its predominantly smooth and shining cuticle surface and long trap-jaw mandibles.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210505130544.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210505130544.htm
New ant species named in recognition of gender diversity
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