Classification of Ants

Abstract

THE naming of the different species of ants and their classification into genera, tribes, sub-families, etc., is but an artifice, a mere convenience, although an all-important one if we are to dispose of our knowledge of myrmecology to the best advantage. In fact, to-day, a knowledge of formicid nomenclature is essential to anyone wishing to make a reasonable acquaintance with myrmecology.