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'Villainous appearance' spurs researcher to name ant species after Harry Potter antagonist

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'Villainous appearance' spurs researcher to name ant species after Harry Potter antagonist

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The ants with slender, ghostly bodies now bear the name of Voldemort, the iconic villain, after being discovered recently in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

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No no… it’s called the Dutton Ant

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