General
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Little ants groom big ones in a desert spa
Little ants groom big ones in a desert spa Nature, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01237-w Arizona ‘cleaner’ ant nibbles and licks the workers of a different ant species.
Why it matters
The little angle matters most here. If confirmed, expect ripple effects across ants and related sectors.