NOVA

Lord of the Ants

Student Handout

Comparing Ant Characteristics


Use the information you obtain from the MCZ Database to complete this worksheet. Information on location and type can be found in the text description for each ant. You should reference the photos to write your own observations and descriptions for size, color, head shape, striations on head, and shape and length of body. If you notice anything unusual about the ant, you can include the information in the "Other notable characteristics" row.

 

Species 1

Species 2

Species 3

Ant Name

 

 

 

 

 

Location/Region (if available)

 

 

 

 

 

Type (worker, soldier, etc.) if available

 

 

 

 

 

Size

 

 

 

 

 

Color

 

 

 

 

 

Head shape

 

 

 

 

 

Striations (grooves) on head?

 

 

 

 

 

Shape of spine

 

 

 

 

 

Length of spine

 

 

 

 

 

Other notable characteristics

 

 

 

 




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