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Figure 2


Fig. 2. Immobilisation of body parts. (A) Body posture in walking ants, Cataglyphis fortis. (B) Animal with its head fixed to the alitrunk. (C) Gaster (metasoma) fixed to the alitrunk in a prolate position of approximately 180°. (D) Gaster fixed onto the alitrunk in an erect (<90°) position. Drawing adapted from (Wehner, 1983). Beeswax–resin glue indicated in red.