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Why do ants have legs?

Updated: 10/8/2023

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∙ 14y ago

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Ants have two strong jaws, the mandibles, they are used to carry food, manipulate objects, construct nests, and for defence.

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∙ 9y ago

Yes, ants do have jointed legs. They are considered to be invertebrate creatures and they are part of the insect family.

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∙ 13y ago

Their head has two strong jaws, the

mandibles, used to carry food.

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∙ 13y ago

Ants have two strong jaws, the mandibles, they are used to carry food, manipulate objects, construct nests, and for defence.

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∙ 13y ago

Ants have two strong jaws, the mandibles, they are used to carry food, manipulate objects, construct nests, and for defence.

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∙ 13y ago

how does an ant carry things by legs or by back

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∙ 12y ago

An ant uses its mandibles to carry objects, they are VERY strong. If you were as strong as an ant you could carry a automobile.

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∙ 14y ago

Yes, it has 6 legs

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They are quite useful for walking.

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