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What is a symbiotic relationship between a silverfish and an ant?
Silverfish live in army ant burrows and consume left over food from the ants. This is a form of neutral commensalism, in that the army ants are neither harmed nor benefitted by the presence of the silverfish.
What is the symbiosis between umbrella ants and fungi?
Umbrella ants cultivate fungi in their colonies as their primary food source. The ants provide protection and care for the fungi, while the fungi break down plant material into a form that the ants can digest. This mutualistic relationship benefits both species in obtaining nutrients and protection.
When umbrella ants and fungi help each other?
Umbrella ants form a mutually beneficial relationship with fungi called mycorrhizae. The ants cultivate this fungus in their underground gardens, feeding it with organic material and in return, the fungus serves as a food source for the ants. This symbiotic relationship helps both species thrive in their environment.
What is it called when a fungus takes over an ants mind and comes out of its head?
This phenomenon is known as ant fungal parasitism, where a fungus infects an ant's brain and manipulates its behavior to benefit the fungus. Eventually, the fungus grows out of the ant's head to disperse its spores and continue its life cycle.
Is an ant a carnivore?
Ants are herbivores. They eat sweet thing like watermelon and honeydew.
What do ant do?
ant carries people's food
Is an ant a fungi?
Ants are insects, not a fungus.
What is the fastest insects between army ant or cockroach or a stag beetle?
army ant
How long is the army ant?
Army ants are 14mm long, while the queen army ant is 3cm long.
What insect kills about a million people a year a mosquito army ant or housefly?
army ant!
What are zombie ants and where are they found?
There is a fungus that is parasitic on ants that live in rain forests world wide, called cordyceps unilateralis. It infects an ant, and reproduces itself by living off the ant. An infected ant is commonly called a "zombie ant" because of it's behavior once infected. But there is no specific species of ant called a "Zombie Ant".
Are an army ant and a soldier ant the same thing?
yes
What are the two other names that the army ant is known for?
A worker or a soldier ant
What is the worlds most feared ant?
There are two species that are "feared": 1. The Fire Ant, 2. The Army Ant.
What are umbrellas?
The Sauba ant. It's called the Umbrella ant, because it carries bits of leaves over its back when foraging. It is also called parasol ant.
What are the enemies of a army ant?
Army ants face several natural enemies, including larger predators such as birds, mammals, and reptiles that may prey on them during foraging. Parasitic organisms like fungi and certain parasitic wasps also pose threats by infecting or laying eggs within the ants. Additionally, rival ant species can compete with army ants for resources and territory, leading to conflicts. These factors contribute to the challenges army ants face in their ecosystems.
How do you know if your ant bite becomes infected?
if it starts to get real puffy and red
