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Most people are familiar with the fire ant and its painful sting, but that red insect might seem tame when you consider its cousin, the Malaysian ant. Also known as the exploding ant, this little insect really takes its job as a soldier to the extreme. The Malaysian ant is as tiny as any ordinary ant, but built to serve and protect the rest of the colony. Considered a soldier ant, its insides are packed with poisonous sacks from its head all the way down its back. When a predator appears, the ant will contract its muscles to build up the poison. Then, similar to a pressure cooker, it explodes, spraying the toxins on the threat. The predator can die from the poison, or if it's large enough to survive, it will think twice before approaching another ant in the area. But the Malaysian ant dies as well, giving its life and limbs for the greater good of the ant colony.
What else can I help you with?
Does grits kill ants faster than ant poison?
Yes, grits kill ants faster its just like ant poisoning. Grits kill the ants because they give it to their queen than they pop or explode!
What is cannibal ants?
Ants that eat other ants.
The difference between flying ants and carpenter ants or are all flying ants carpenter ants?
Not all flying ants are carpenter ants. However, all carpenter ants can fly. There are various types of flying ants. Carpenter ants can be distinguished by their larger size and reddish tone to their body.
Are ants organisms?
no they are ants
Why do you hate ants?
I do not hate ants. Ants are very industrious. Ants are probably busier than the bees. Ants are delicious, but I have cut back on the stinging ones.
Why do soldiers ants explode?
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What causes ants to explode?
Certain species of ants, such as the Camponotus saundersi, have specialized glands that produce a toxic substance called formic acid. When these ants feel threatened or are attacked, they can release this formic acid in a defensive mechanism that causes them to explode, sacrificing themselves to protect the colony.
Do exploding ants die after they explode?
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What are suicidal like acts in animals?
Ants actually explode themselves. But this is a good thing, not for the ant, but for the colony and the attack. Warrior and soldier ants do this to spread harmful bacteria that does have a chance of killing you.
Does grits kill ants faster than ant poison?
Yes, grits kill ants faster its just like ant poisoning. Grits kill the ants because they give it to their queen than they pop or explode!
Do ants survive after making themselves explode?
No, once an ant explodes its body integrity is destroyed to the point that that individual ant cannot survive.
What is the verb for explode?
The verb for explode is "explode."
Do ants have ants?
Yes ants do produce ants to continue the family.
What ants use other ants as slave ants?
red ants
What is a Ants in who guesses of Ants?
Elmo's Ants.
What is cannibal ants?
Ants that eat other ants.
The difference between flying ants and carpenter ants or are all flying ants carpenter ants?
Not all flying ants are carpenter ants. However, all carpenter ants can fly. There are various types of flying ants. Carpenter ants can be distinguished by their larger size and reddish tone to their body.
