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wood ant
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wood ant, Formica rufanoun
reddish-brown European ant typically living in anthills in woodlands
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wood ant
The Formica rufa group is a subgeneric group within the genus Formica, first proposed by William Morton Wheeler. This group contains the mound-building species of Formica commonly termed "wood ants" or "thatch-mound ants", which build prominent nests consisting of a mound of grass, litter, or conifer needles. The species Formica rufa or the red wood ant is the type species of this subgroup. This particular group can inhabit open deciduous woodlands, dense pine forests, and even moorland. Workers vary in size, the largest reaching about 10 millimetres (0.39 in) long. They can produce formic acid in their abdomens and eject it 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in the air when threatened. The only function of males is to mate in flight with queens. Species previously attributed to the Microgyna group were transferred to the F. rufa group by the Wheelers in 1986.
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wood ant
A wood ant is a common name for several species of ants in the genus Formica, particularly those that predominantly inhabit forests and woodland areas. They are known for constructing large mound nests from plant material, soil, and small stones. These ants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by being both predators and prey, helping control pest populations and being a food source for various bird species.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wood ant in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wood ant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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