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Some (but not all) species of ant squirt formic acid to defend against attack.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agotheir body already contains acidity . they have formic acid in their body
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What is the scientific name for the acid in ants?
The acid in ants is formic acid.
What acid is ants?
When ants sting they use formic acid. It is the simplest organic acid.
Do ants have acid?
Many species of ants produce formic acid in their venom.
Does boric acid kill carpenter ants?
Killing ants with boric acid.
What kind of acid do ants produce?
Ants and some other stinging insects release formic acidwhen they bite. Some plants, such as nettles, also release formic acid when touched.
What acid do ants that can sting contain?
Formic acid.
What is are the family families of ants that make formic acid?
fire ants
What acid is in a bullet ants sting?
Probably formic acid (methanoic acid).
What is the name of the acid found in the certain ants?
Formic acid
Do ants make baking soda?
No, ants do not make baking soda. No, ants make Formaic Acid. CH402
What acid does ants have in there stings?
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid. HCOOH.
What acid is present in ants?
The poison gland-an ants poison gland holds a chemical that smells like vinegar. This chemical is called formic acid. Formic acid is used by the ants to kill their prey and to ward off attackers. The ants first bite their enemy then spray it with formic acid. Get it?
