Ecologists in Hong Kong have discovered three new species of ants and named one type after Lantau Island, with 10 more identified that were previously not known to exist locally.Researchers said on Monday that international trade was a possible vector for the foreign species, among which was an urban pest native to South America, sparking concerns of a local infestation.“Hong Kong is known for trade. Anytime you have planes or goods coming in, you may have species [among incoming cargo],” said…
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