Ants and Their Characteristics

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What does the queen ant do to break off her wings?

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The queen ant rubs her wings on the ground.

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Where do ants live together?

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Ants live together in colonies.

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What are the three kinds of ants?

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The three kinds of ants are queen, worker, and drone.

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What are chambers used for in an ant colony?

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Chambers are used for storing food.

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What two structures are found in an ant colony?

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An ant colony has tunnels and chambers.

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What is a colony?

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A colony is a group of ants living together.

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What is the role of a queen ant?

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The queen ant's role is to lay eggs.

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What do worker ants do?

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Worker ants gather food and take care of the queen and larvae.

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What is a drone ant?

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A drone ant is a male ant that mates with the queen.

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How do ants communicate?

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Ants communicate using chemicals called pheromones.