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Ant

Formicidae

Description:

The ant is a small sized invertebrate that is found all around the world, with the exception of the polar regions including the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. As with many other species of insect, there are numerous ant species inhabiting many different environments all around the world.

Habitat:

There are more than 12,000 recognised species of ant worldwide, but there are estimated to be nearly 14,000 in total. Ants are thought to have developed from wasp like creatures 100 million years ago after blooming flowers appeared on Earth.

Notes:

Ann Tsuyuki, period 5 Found between E & D building.

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ann.tsuyuki
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ann.tsuyuki

Hawaii, USA

Spotted on Dec 18, 2014
Submitted on Dec 19, 2014

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