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Are fire ants chordates?
Fire ants are not chordates, because to be in the phylum Chordata you must have some sort of spinal column. Fire ants, having and exoskeleton and being in the family insecta would have to be in the phylum Arthropoda.
What are the different species of ants that can be found in pictures?
Some common species of ants that can be found in pictures include carpenter ants, fire ants, and black garden ants.
Do ants have stingers?
Some ants can have stingers. However, most ants simply bite, and some are also completely harmless. Fire ants and harvester ants are two of the most common ants that have stingers, and are primarily seen outdoors.
Are there red ants in Illinois?
Yes. Some species of fire (red) ants are found in Illinois. However, the Red Imported Fire Ant has not yet reached Illinois.
Can fire ants kill?
Yes, fire ants can be dangerous and their stings can be deadly for some people, especially those who are allergic to insect stings. Fire ants are aggressive and can attack in large numbers, resulting in painful stings that can cause severe reactions. It is important to seek medical attention if bitten by fire ants, particularly if experiencing an allergic reaction.
What eats fire ants?
Animals that eat fire ants include anteaters, armadillos, aardvarks, and some species of birds. These animals have adaptations such as long tongues or tough skin that protect them from the fire ant's sting. Additionally, certain insect predators like phorid flies and parasitic wasps also help control fire ant populations.
Do plants maintain homeostasis?
They maintain homeostasis through their cell membrane letting only some minerals get in and out. This gives the plant energy and allows the plant to have nutrition. The plants move to the sun and open their stems and buds.
Do ants bit?
Yes ... they do. All ants are female except a few males who are there to inseminate the queen/queens during mating. All ants bite when needed to defend the nest and there are some ants (soldiers) who have special abilities when doing so. Some soldier ants have large and powerful jaws to crush other ants while others have the ability to squirt formic acid at enemy ants when fighting. Yes ... female ants do bite and I can tell you from experience it can be quite painful.
What fire ants are eaten by?
Honey pot ants are eaten by humans as well as other desert dwellers. Anteaters are large predators that can take out a colony. Ants also fall victims to various beetles and other ants.
What are some types of organisms?
An organism is a any living thing such as a human or a plant that is independent in reproducing, is able to maintain homeostasis, and have and maintain Cells.
What are some organ types?
An organism is a any living thing such as a human or a plant that is independent in reproducing, is able to maintain homeostasis, and have and maintain Cells.
When did fire ants come to Australia?
Fire ants were first detected in Australia in 2001, in Brisbane. It is not known whether there were some colonies already established earlier, as a result of previously undetected nests in imported products.
