UConn Army Ant Guest Collection

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91 N Eagleville Rd
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06269

The Carl and Marian Rettenmeyer Army Ant Guest Collection, housed at UConn, consists of extensive collections related to army ants, encompassing over 2,000,000 specimens across 114 species and 92,000 guest specimens from 187 species. This remarkable collection includes numerous pinned specimens, vials, microscope slides, and photographic documentation, primarily sourced from regions such as Kansas, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.

Under the direction of Dr. Janine Caira and managed by Dr. Katrina Menard, the collection plays a vital role in biodiversity research and education, with ongoing efforts to revise inventories and enhance data cataloging. The array of materials includes both physical specimens and visual documentation, reflecting a commitment to advancing understanding of these fascinating ecological relationships.

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