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Ants live in groups or colonies and make collective decisions, as they are social insects. It is a survival strategy because they cannot survive in solitary conditions and depend on each other. Ants exhibit collective decision making during foraging, nest construction, raft building, bridge formation, food transportation, and nest relocation. Moreover, the sewing of leaves … Read more
Yellow crazy ants, scientifically known as Anoplolepis gracilipes, were discovered in Australia on Christmas Island before 1934. Since then, they have spread to various locations, including North East Arnhem Land, Brisbane, and Townsville. These ants are typically measuring around 2 to 3 millimeters in length, and have a pale yellow to yellow-brown color. Yellow crazy … Read more
Fungus is an understudied microorganism, but it captured attention after the HBO show “The Last of Us,” in which fungus took control over human bodies and turned them into zombies. It was horrible to see this on the screen, but it turned into reality when the researchers found a zombie fungus responsible for turning ants … Read more
Ants cannot get the better of human intelligence, but they can efficiently tackle traffic congestion problems. It is rare to find ants in a deadlock, as they are always seen moving in long trails. Studying ants can help humans avoid traffic congestion because they behave cooperatively and move with a common goal. They change routes, … Read more
