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12. Architectural Adaptation

Fire ants have architectural capacity beyond simple nest building. In reaction to environmental changes, they can alter their nest construction to build water-tight chambers during floods, ventilation shafts during heat waves, and insulated areas during cold spells. Their nests have intricate tunnels with designated rooms for food storage, larval nurseries, and royal chambers for the queen among other uses. Their very effective nest design has motivated human designers to create better ventilation systems and sustainable construction solutions.

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