Presentation on ant
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Ants, belonging to the family Formicidae, are social insects that evolved from wasp-like ancestors and play a crucial role in ecosystems. They have a complex structure with three body parts, two stomachs, and six legs, and are known for their cooperative behavior within colonies, including a singular queen responsible for reproduction. Ants also contribute to soil enrichment and have cultural significance in various societies.
Presentation on ant
- 2. Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants.
- 3. Ants are the insects. They have three body parts:- 1. Head 2. Thorax 3. Abdomen Thorax Hea d Abdome n
- 4. An ant has two stomachs. One is food for himself and the other is that which he have to share with other ants. Ants have six legs. There is a sharp claw at the end of each leg, which is why the ant does not fall off when hanging upside down!
- 5. Ants love insects, seeds and sweet sticky food.
- 6. Ants have 2 antennae. They use them for touching, smelling and hearing. Their eyes don’t work very well.
- 7. Ants play a very important role in the nature ecosystem. Ants causes fermentation of dead plants and animals enrich the soil with minerals for better crops. In some cultures ants are used as medicine traditionally. Ants are used in the cultivation of oranges in china. They also helps in cross pollination.
- 8. There can be lots of female ants in a nest, but there is only one Queen. Her job is to lay eggs which the worker ants look after. She is much bigger than the other ants.
- 9. Ants build their home own their own. That has lots of chambers for different things… rubbish, foods, larvae and babies. They are very strong as compared to their sizes.
- 10. Most ants in a nest are workers. They make the nest bigger, fight enemies and carry food. At night, the worker ants carry the eggs and larvae deep into the ground to keep them warm.
- 11. In some cultures like in Africa they are thought to be god messengers and had a great respect. According to the native Americans, they are thought to be the first animal on earth. Muslims were prohibited to killed ants and in the bible they are the example of hard work and cooperative team.