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Indian Jumping Ants Can Shrink, Restore Their Brain, Study Finds

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 4/20/2021 12:43:42 PM

Despite being the most evolved species, there are some things we humans simply cannot do. Like, change the size of our brain. Over the years, it was found that certain members of the animal kingdom possess the ability to increase their brain size. And now, a new study has revealed that Indian jumping ants can also do so. What makes them distinct is the fact that these ants cannot just increase their brain size but also revert it to the previous state at a later time. According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B on Wednesday, scientists found that Indian jumping ants can shrink their brains by nearly 20 percent and restore them within weeks. With this, it can become the first insects to exhibit this ability. As per the study, this feature is used by the female members of the species to prepare for reproduction. The ability is also linked to where the female stands in the colony's hierarchy. Unlike other ant species, the Indian jumping ants allow female members to contest for the spot of the queen.