Explains what army ants are, examines the anatomy of these busy insects, and describes the behaviors of army ants as individuals and as colonies. Includes a look at a few unusual ant species.
"Describes the life of an army ant by explaining its body parts, habitat, and behaviors. Explains how the army ants work together in a colony to find food, care for the young, and protect the queen ant. Compares the army ant to other ants and insects. Includes life-cycle diagram and close-up photos of body parts"--Provided by publisher.
Explains what scavengers are and presents a photo-illustrated overview of the army ant, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, societal structure, behavior, diet, hunting tactics, and life cycle.
