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Army Ants

This is the name for the ant species that exhibits nomadic and swarming predatory behavior.

Brood

This is the name for ants that are considered immature (non-adult).

Castes

This is the name for ants within a distinct morphological class that perform specialized labor in the colony.

Colony

This is the name for a stable social construct of ants living together in one nest.

Foraging Trails

This is the way groups of ants drag the tip of the gaster along the substrate and release a chemical signal that marks the path toward food.

Harvesting Ants

This is the name for a group of ants that collect and use seeds as part or all of their diet.

Leafcutter Ants

This is the name for a group of ants that harvest greenery from their surrounding landscapes and take it into burrows up to six feet below ground.

Nest

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