How many legs does an ant have and what are they used for?
Ants have six legs used for walking, climbing, and grasping objects.
How many legs do the ants have?
They have six legs.
If ants had a talent show, what tricks or performances do you think they would showcase?
Do ants have large and strong jaws?
Yes, they do have large and strong jaws.
How many Queen Ants are there in an anthill?
Just one queen!
Ants smell with their ______________
antenna
fingers
nose
mouth
___________ ants leave the nest to find food?
Queen
Worker
Boy
Fire
This is an ------
anthill
How long can some queen ants live, and how many babies can they have?
Some queen ants can live for many years and have millions of babies.
What can they do with their jaws?
They use their jaws to cut food and to fight.
Ants live in
underwater
colonies
dirt
hotels
Why is the queen ant so important to the colony's survival?
because worker ants can’t have babies. If the queen dies, the colony usually dies a few months later.
What do ants leave behind to find their way back?
Ants leave an invisible pheromone trail to know where they’ve been.
Ants carry food with their _______________
strong legs
strong jaw
strong arms
muscles
To what environments can ants adapt?
Ants can adapt to a wide variety of environments, from rainforests to deserts.
If ants could play musical instruments, which ones do you think they would choose and why?
What usually happens when ants fight?
When ants fight, it is usually to the death.
Who controls an ant colony?
A single queen ant controls the colony.
What is the function of the glands in the abdomen?
The glands produce and release pheromones for communication.
Name the different colors of the ants.
They can be black, brown, red, green, and yellow.
What does the abdomen contain?
The abdomen contains the digestive system, reproductive organs, and stinger (in some species).
If ants could invent something, what do you think it would be and how would it help them?
How do ants communicate?
Ants communicate through scent, touch, motion, sound, and special chemical./They use their antenae
Where is the thorax located and what is its significance?
The thorax is the middle part of the body, where the legs and, in some species, wings are attached.
Where are ants found globally?
Ants are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Some ants farm fungi. They collect leaves and grow fungi on them, which they then eat.
False
True
What is the purpose of the stinger?
The stinger is used for defense and subduing prey (in some species).
What are the antennae used for?
The antennae are used for sensing the environment, including touch and smell.
What do the other ant workers do?
They get food.
What do ants look like?
--
How many different types of ants are there worldwide?
Over 12,000
What is the range of colony sizes for ants?
Ant colonies can range from a few dozen to millions of ants.
what is the soldier’s ant job?
protect the colony
Do ants lay eggs?
Yes, they do lay eggs.
Name some of the place where you can find lots of different places.
You can find them in the... (in the grass, dirt in your yard, trees, and in your home)
How do ants "hear"?
Ants "hear" by feeling rumbles or vibration in the ground through their feet, as they don’t have ears.
What does the head of an ant contain?
The head contains the brain, eyes, antennae, and mandibles.
What do the other ant workers do?
They take care of the eggs and baby ants.
How many kinds of ants are there in a colony?
There are 3 kinds of ants in a colony: the queen, the female workers, and males
What is the queen ant's job?
To lay eggs.
Are the female ants the ones that search for food?
Yes
What do you call the female ants?
The worker ants.
What is the function of the mandibles?
The mandibles are used for gripping, carrying, and cutting food.
What do some ants form to cross gaps?
Some ants form living bridges by linking their bodies together to cross gaps.
What do the soldier ants do?
They guard the nest.
How do ants breathe?
Ants breathe through tiny holes all over their body since they don’t have lungs.
Who build the tunnels in the anthill?
The worker ants.
What do the male ants do?
They take care of the queen.
How long can worker ants and queen ants live?
Worker ants can live for several months, while queen ants can live up to 30 years.
____________ants leave the nest to find food?
Fire
Worker
Queen
Boy
How much weight can an ant carry?
Up to 50 times its weight