Autothysis

Anyone who's watched Star Trek knows who the Borg are.  A group of aliens who are individuals but are also part of a collective.  What one does or thinks, all do or think.  

Interestingly, in the insect world, many of these tiny creatures do the same.  They work as a collective from the stand point of all working toward the same goal and being willing to die for it.  

Scientists have discovered a new species of ant which, when confronted by intruders, will explode, essentially killing themselves and the intruder due to the toxins released during the event. This new ant has been added to the other 15 species of ants who do the same thing. This suicidal behavior is known as autothysis.  What else can you learn about them?  (Read on)