Ants are found worldwide and have 6 legs with 3 joints, allowing them to lift 20 times their body weight. They have around 250,000 brain cells and live 45-60 days. Ants use their antennae for both touch and smell and have compound eyes. They have two stomachs in their abdomen and are covered by a hard exoskeleton. Ants go through four growth stages - egg, larva, pupa, and adult. There are over 10,000 known ant species, and each colony has one or more queens.

1. Ants
Ants are found all around the world…
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2. Interesting Facts
 6 legs, 3 joints - Ants can lift 20 x’s their own body weight
 Brain has about 250 000 brain cells
 Life expectancy - 45-60 days
 Antenae not only for touch, but also for their sense of smell.
 Compound eyes - The abdomen of the ant contains two
stomachs.
 Outside of their body is covered with a hard armour - exoskeleton
 4 distinct growing stages, the egg, larva, pupa & the adult
 Over 10000 known species of ants
 Each ant colony has at least one or more queens
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3. Black vs. Wood
Black Ants Wood Ants
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