# Opinion: Green tree ants use deception in tropics

https://aeon.co/videos/green-tree-ants-have-been-successful-for-ages-enter-the-imposters

Green tree ants use deception to survive in tropical forests. Their strategy involves mimicking others to gain advantages. This behavior is observed in tropical ecosystems.

Publisher: Aeon | a world of ideas — Opinion / commentary.

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Original source: https://aeon.co/videos/green-tree-ants-have-been-successful-for-ages-enter-the-imposters