Bugs That Rule the World

Sylvana Ross Researches Tapinoma Sessile, the Odorous House Ant

Urban Ecologist Sylvana Ross visits Baltimore, Maryland to find Tapinoma Sessile, the odorous house ant. Ross’ research is focused on ants and how they respond to different environments within a city. By comparing ants in historically red-lined neighborhoods and those in more open, green spaces, Ross is able to measure how ants respond to human-altered habitats.

Sylvana Ross Researches Tapinoma Sessile, the Odorous House Ant

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    Insect Apocalypse?

    S1 E1 - 53m 19s

    Scientists and enthusiasts investigate the global insect "apocalypse," revealing the crucial roles bugs play on our planet and the bleak picture future without them.

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