Ant. Class Insecta Order Hymenoptera Family Formicidae Conservation Concerns 45 species are at risk
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Ant. Class Insecta Order Hymenoptera Family Formicidae Conservation Concerns 45 species are at risk due to habitat destruction. Range Almost all parts of the world; most abundant in the tropics. Habitat Almost all parts of the world; most abundant in the tropics. Feeding Habits Most ants are omnivores; they eat plant juices, seeds, fruits, other insects, and honeydew, a sugary liquid secreted by aphids. Offspring Only queen ants lay eggs. Ants pass through egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Life Span Less than six months on average; some worker and queen ants live for several years. Did You Know Leaf cutter ants grow fungus for food. They collect plant material to fertilize the fungus in their nests. Male ants die soon after breeding with the queen ant. Most queen ants have wings that they tear off after mating. Ants use scent trails to find their way back to their nest. Army ants travel in long, narrow columns in search of prey. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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