Ants dont smell in the conventional sense of the word. Their antennae are chemical receptors that can detect changes in their surroundings from pheromones that other ants excrete. This is usually from their feet so that when they walk about they leave a trail others can follow on. If there is something interesting at the end of the trail it is used more often so the trail has more aroma so more ants follow it. this follows the runaway principle where one route is embraced and other less well used routes are forgotten about in time. However it the trail is lost ants will often start following others near them. This can often lead to circles of ants following each other getting smaller and smaller until they all starve to death.
every ant has a smell with that smell the guard will understand
An ant can smell its surroundings up to a few inches away.
Every group of ant has a smell.
well they use they antles to smell
It helps the insect to sense and smell.
The odorous house ant gets its name from the strong, distinctive smell it emits when crushed. This scent is often described as a "rotten coconut" odor, hence the name "odorous" house ant. The smell is believed to be a defense mechanism to ward off predators.
It doesn't. it uses its antennae for sight, smell, and taste.
The ant smell gene helps ants communicate and coordinate their behavior within colonies by allowing them to recognize each other's scents, which helps in tasks such as foraging, defending the colony, and caring for the young.
they have lots of smell moliclues
they have lots of smell moliclues
Hyaluranic acid ------------------------------------- When a male ant is ready to mate, it secretes a special pheromone/smell that allows the female to follow it.
To Smell And Breath :)