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Why are ants called ants?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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The word "ant" is derived of a long line of words used throughout history to describe an "ant".

"Ant" comes from the Middle English word "ante" which derives from the Old English word "æmette", which is derived from the Old High German word "āmeiza", which is derived from the West Germanic word "amaitjo".

"amaitjo" means "the biter" in West Germanic.

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Army Ants travel in groups because they need to protect each other as they are very small.

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Because an army can do alot more damage and bring alot more food home than a soldier.

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Ants are known as 'social insects' because if their is no ants we will not be hardworking!

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They are hardworking because they live and die to work.

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Because they ARE social insects.

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