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The Many Faces of Ants
Though they be but little, they are fierce! Young biologists read about eight different species of ants, and discover how the anatomy of their heads can explain the way they live and what they eat.
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr: Ant Colonies
A study of social organization in ant populations and examines the need for a "leader" of an organization. The site is interactive and leads the user through the discovery of different roles within a colony. An extension is made to other...
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Study of Northern Virgina Ecology: Black Carpenter Ant
Lots of information about the black carpenter ant. Learn about their physical characteristics, colonies, life cycle, food sources, and predators. A detailed chart listing many plants and animals permits exploration of their relationships...
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Ant
This excellent resource from the San Diego Zoo presents extensive information on ants including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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Kidcyber: Ants
This thorough article provides information on the physical characteristics, jobs of ants in a colony, life cycle, nests, and communication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Building Ant Bot
Learn how to build a robot that can mimic basic ant walking & running behavior.
Iowa State University
Iowa State Entomology: Odorous House Ant
This site focuses on the "Odorous House Ant." It gives details about its description and where it makes its home. Learn more about this fascinating creature by checking out this website.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Ants
Ants have long fascinated people for the hierarchical nature of their colonies, which in many ways resemble human social structures. They are also known for their intelligence. Some facts and pictures are found here.
Rice University
Rice University: Eusocial Insects
This site, which is provided for by the Rice University, gives a description of the social aspects of the wasp colonies - division of labour.