15 Shocking Facts About Fire Ants That Will Amaze You (#8 Even Stunned Entomologists!)

4. Advanced Communication Network

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Fire ants use a very sophisticated communication system combining chemical, tactile, and visual cues. Through pheromone trails with thorough information about food sources, danger, and colony needs, they may transmit difficult signals. With up to 20 distinct pheromones, each with a particular function in their communication system, every ant can Recent research has shown that depending on their colony of origin, they even employ different "dialects" of chemical signals, which enables them to identify nestmates and remarkably accurately spot intruders. This sophisticated communication technology lets colonies of up to 500,000 cooperate effortlessly.