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November 10, 2005
OHIO’S ANTS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE IN NEW SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION
Research uncovers 15 species previously unknown in the Buckeye State
 COLUMBUS, OH - A book cataloging Ohio’s 118 species of ants is now available from the Ohio Biological Survey, thanks to financial support from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
The new publication includes identification, taxonomy, ecology, and range of the different species. Research for this publication was conducted by Gary A. Coovert, curator emeritus of biology for the Dayton Museum of Natural History and current research biologist for Crane Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking County. During the course of his research, Coovert recorded 15 species of ants that were previously unknown in the state.
A portion of the research monies and publication costs for The Ants of Ohio (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) was provided through the division’s Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species Fund.
“We are proud to support this and other types of research, which are helping Ohio develop a database of wildlife information rarely found in other states,” said Kendra Wecker, wildlife diversity coordinator for the Division of Wildlife.
Cost of the 196-page publication is $30 plus tax, shipping and handling. Mail orders should go to the Ohio Biological Survey, P. O. Box 21370, Columbus, OH 43221-0370. For additional information, please e-mail the survey at: ohiobiosurvey@rrohio.com, or call 614-457-8787.
The Division of Wildlife’s Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species Fund is used for a variety of conservation efforts including research, education and information programs for children, and habitat development and acquisition. Funds are generated from the sale of the cardinal license plate (available for purchase from local deputy registrars or by calling 1-888-PLATES3) and by contributions to the State Income Tax Check-off Program.
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