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Ant Species: Distinct Features & Behaviour

22 Jul 2025

Ant Species: Distinct Features & Behaviour

Ants have developed complex and cooperative systems that mirror human innovations in agriculture, medicine, engineering, and society-building — and they did so millions of years earlier than us.

Ant Species Scientific Name Key Behaviors and Capabilities
Longhorn Crazy Ants

Ant Species

 Paratrechina longicornis
  • Known for advanced collective coordination.
  • Clear obstacles in anticipation of a load’s movement path.
Leaf Cutter Ants

Ant Species

 Atta and Acromyrmex
  • Practice fungus farming using leaf matter.
  • Exhibit pest and disease control using body bacteria antibiotics.
Florida Carpenter Ants

Ant Species

 Camponotus floridanus
  • Perform limb amputation and antimicrobial wound care to increase survival of injured members.
Army Ants

Ant Species

 Eciton burchellii
  • Form living body bridges and scaffolds.
  • Rebuild mobile nests daily around queen and larvae.
Weaver Ants

Ant Species

 Oecophylla smaragdina
  • Use larval silk to stitch leaf nests;
  • Self-assemble into ladders and chains for construction and movement.
Fire Ants

Ant Species

 Solenopsis invicta
  • Form floating rafts with larvae to survive floods,
  • Drifting for long distances until reaching dry ground.

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