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Ant Behavior


See what happens when an ant picks up sensory cues from its environment.


1. Receptors in the ant’s antennae sense pressure when they touch something.


2. Nerve cells carry messages about the pressure to the ant’s brain.


3. The ant’s brain interprets the messages.


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4.The ant reacts to the messages.


A swarm of army ants builds a bridge with their bodies.


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