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How can they make their homes? Do you have any idea?

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Anthills are the houses that ants construct from dirt on Earth. They enjoy constructing homes next to rocks or trees that were cut down.
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Las hormigas construyen sus hogares en todo tipo de lugares. Algunas escarban hormigueros debajo del suelo y/o construyen montículos.Otras viven en la hojarasca, bellotas o madera en estado de descomposición de bosques.
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Ants build nests underground and in trees, under rock, in fallen logs and branches, even inside large seeds. To build their nests they generally use soil and plant material.
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In a place I live they build long porous structures called ant hill constructed out of mixture of soil, saliva and dung. it is around 5-10 feet long and has an opening like chimney at the top. It also has small tunnels at the sides. Normally the tall anti hill falls during the rainy season due to its weak porous defense.
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You have said my friend it's like that, thanks very much I never knew is called ant hill.
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Ant build their houses which is called the anthill from dirt on the soil and these house are mostly built on a mud hill by the male ants which have the power to
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It turned out that they tried to be as efficient as possible: they dug tunnels using the walls of the container to reduce the volume, and made the passages as straight and as steep as possible. The ants also removed the hardest grains from the soil so that they would not interfere with digging and collapse into the tunnel.
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ants use their salive to build their houses out of mud and shape them into comprtment to live and reproduce. and some times they do make out growths of their houses.
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Established deep underground, ant nests are made up of multiple chambers and connecting tunnels. Each chamber has a different use; some store food while others are used as nurseries for the young and resting spaces for busy worker ants.
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In order to be protected from their predators, ants choose places where they can build their homes strategically. Their preferred places are between tree roots, under stones, inside tree logs, etc. So that they are protected as much as possible, they build solid structures.
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An ant queen finds a spot near a tree or rock
then the hundreds of follower ants start digging the dirt and
make separate compartments for everything 
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Ants build their homes by digging tunnels and chambers in the ground. They use their mandibles to dig and carry soil and other materials t build their nests. They also use saliva and other secretions to bind the soil together and create a waterproof structure.
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Ants build their homes, also known as ant colonies, through a process of collective effort and cooperation. Ants work together to gather materials, such as dirt and rocks, and use their jaws and mandibles to mold and shape the material into the walls and chambers of the colony. They also use chemical signals to communicate with each other and coordinate their efforts. The colony can be quite complex, with many chambers and passages that serve different functions, such as living quarters, storage, and waste disposal.
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Ants build their homes by excavating soil, wood, or other materials to create tunnels and chambers. They use a combination of saliva and debris to construct walls and ceilings, and may also use materials like pebbles or twigs for additional support. The specific structure and complexity of the home will vary based on the species and environment.
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Ant mounds are built by worker ants that remove below ground soil they excavate during tunneling and nest chamber construction. That soil is then deposited above ground, thus forming the mound.
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Ants build their homes by excavating soil and forming tunnels and chambers. They use their mandibles to dig and shape the tunnels and chambers, and they use saliva to bind the soil together. They also use bits of leaves, twigs, and other materials to reinforce their homes.
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Algunas escarban hormigueros debajo del suelo y/o construyen montículos.Otras viven en la hojarasca, bellotas o madera en estado de descomposición de bosques.
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Anthills are the houses that ants construct from dirt on Earth. They enjoy constructing homes next to rocks or trees that were cut down power of the ants.
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Ants build their homes, known as anthills or ant nests, through a collective and highly organized process that involves different castes of ants, including workers, soldiers, and the queen. Here's an overview of how ants build their homes:

1. **Site Selection:** The process begins with scout ants searching for suitable locations to build the nest. The site selection depends on factors like proximity to food sources, moisture levels, and protection from predators.

2. **Excavation:** Once a suitable site is found, worker ants dig tunnels and chambers into the soil, creating the basic structure of the nest. They use their mandibles and legs to excavate soil, forming a network of interconnected tunnels.

3. **Debris Removal:** As they dig, worker ants carry soil and debris away from the excavation site. This keeps the tunnels clean and prevents the buildup of waste materials within the nest.

4. **Chamber Construction:** Worker ants create chambers within the nest for specific purposes. These chambers include:

   - **Brood Chambers:** These are dedicated to housing ant eggs, larvae, and pupae. The queen lays her eggs in these chambers, and worker ants care for the developing young.

   

   - **Storage Chambers:** These chambers are used to store food, such as seeds, fungi, or the bodies of dead insects, which serve as a food source for the colony.

   - **Trash Chambers:** Some tunnels and chambers are designated for waste disposal. Dead ants and other debris are often moved to these areas.

5. **Ventilation and Maintenance:** Ants maintain the nest by ensuring proper ventilation and humidity levels. They may create ventilation shafts and use their bodies to regulate airflow. This helps control temperature and moisture within the nest.

6. **Tunnel Layout:** Ant nests are organized into a complex layout of tunnels, chambers, and galleries. The arrangement is designed to maximize efficiency, with different sections serving various functions, such as food storage, nurseries, and waste disposal.

7. **Defensive Structures:** Some ant species build defensive structures, like entrance tunnels with multiple openings, to protect the nest from intruders and predators.

8. **Colony Expansion:** As the ant colony grows, the nest also expands. Worker ants continually modify and extend the nest to accommodate the increasing population.

9. **Queens' Chambers:** The nest may contain special chambers for the queen or queens to reside. These chambers are typically deeper within the nest and well-protected.

Ants communicate and coordinate their construction efforts through pheromones, allowing them to work together harmoniously. The division of labor among different castes ensures that each member of the colony contributes to the construction and maintenance of the nest, making ant colonies highly efficient and adaptable.
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