Antscan.infoThe ants of Antscan In Antscan, we have the ambition to adequately digitize the morphological side of ant biodiversity. Since there are more than 15,000 described species of ants

Antscan.info is the official web portal for Antscan, an open-access 3D atlas of ant anatomy featuring micrometer-resolution reconstructions of nearly 800 ant species. Antscan +1The project, which went public in March 2026, aims to digitize the global morphological diversity of ants. Using high-throughput synchrotron micro-CT (scanning with a particle accelerator), researchers have captured detailed 3D models that reveal not just exoskeletons, but also internal organs like muscles, nerves, and digestive tracts. Antscan +3Key Features of the PlatformInteractive 3D Portal: Users can rotate, zoom, and virtually "dissect" various ant species directly from a laptop.Massive Dataset: Covers 792 species across 212 genera, representing the bulk of known ant diversity.Detailed Metadata: Each entry includes taxonomic rank, geographic and habitat details, ecological information, and sometimes genome sequencing status.Open Access: Data is available free of charge for scientists, educators, artists, and the public via the Biomedisa repository. Scientific Research: Used by myrmecologists (ant experts) for comparative morphological studies and evolutionary analysis.Engineering & Robotics: The dataset is intended to help engineers mine biomechanical designs for new kinds of robotics.Education & Arts: Teachers, game designers, and tattoo artists use the high-resolution models for reference and outreach.Primary Uses