Dulosis

/duːˈloʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

In myrmecology (ant science), the practice of certain ant species enslaving other ant species and forcing them to work; ant slavery.

Etymology

From Latin 'dulocracy' or Greek 'dulos' (slave). The term was coined by entomologists to describe a specific animal behavior paralleling human slavery.

Kelly Says

Ants have practiced slavery for millions of years—some species are evolutionary slavers, raiding colonies and forcing captured ants to build their nests, which shows nature's 'dark side' isn't unique to humans!

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