Undated handout photo issued by alexanderwild.com of two “supersoldier” ants with a regular-size soldier ant (left) marching side by side. Scientists created the monster ants in the laboratory by activating ancient ancestral genes. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Thursday January 5, 2012. Nightmarish “supersoldier” ants with huge heads and jaws have been created by activating ancient genes that trigger their development. Scientists believe the monster ants may be a genetic throwback to an ancestor that lived millions of years ago. See PA story SCIENCE Ants. Photo credit should read: Alex Wild/alexanderwild.com/PA Wire
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