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1. Sense of
Smell in
Animals-Ants

2. Sense of Smell in Ants
Ants are fascinating creatures, known for
their incredible sense of smell which plays a
crucial role in their daily activities and
survival. Unlike humans who rely heavily on
sight, ants depend on their olfactory senses
to communicate, find food, and navigate
their environment.

3. What is the hierarchy in an ant colony?
In an ant colony, there is a strict
hierarchy. The queen ant is at the top,
responsible for laying eggs. Below her
are the worker ants, non-
reproductive females tasked with
foraging, caring for the young, and
maintaining the nest. Male ants,
whose primary role is to mate with
the queen, have a much shorter
lifespan.

4. How do ants carry food?
Ants use their strong mandibles to
carry food back to their colony. They
can bring items many times their body
weight, showcasing their incredible
strength and teamwork. But how do
they find their way?
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5. Do ants move in a line?
Yes, ants often move in a line, guided by
chemical trails. These trails comprise
pheromones, which are chemical signals left by
ants to guide their colony members to food
sources and back to the nest.

6. How do ants recognize a friend ant?
Ants recognize their nestmates
through unique pheromones.
Each colony has a distinct
chemical signature, and ants use
their antennae to detect these
signals, ensuring they only
cooperate with members of their
own colony.

7. Activity: Vocabulary Words
Pheromones: Chemical signals used for communication
among ants.
Antennae: Sensory organs on an ant's head are used to detect
pheromones.
Colony: A structured community of ants, including the queen,
workers, and males.
Chemical trails: Paths marked by pheromones that guide
ants.
Recognize: The ability of ants to identify their colony members
through chemical signals.

8. FILL IN THE BLANK ACTIVITY
Description: Use the vocabulary words to complete the sentences about
how ants use their sense of smell.
Their __________ help them detect scents and navigate their
environment.
1.
Each ant __________ has a unique scent profile that distinguishes it from
others.
2.
Foraging ants leave __________ to lead others to food.3.
Ants can __________ their colony members by detecting familiar scents.4.
Ants use __________ to communicate and coordinate with each other5.
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