Ant

Terrestrial habitats worldwide, excluding Antarctica; commonly found in soil, under rocks, in trees, and within man-made structures.

Omnivorous; diet includes nectar, seeds, fungus, other insects, and organic waste.

Eusocial insects living in large colonies with a division of labor (queens, workers, and males). They communicate via pheromones and exhibit complex foraging and nesting behaviors.

Benefits include soil aeration and pest control. Risks include property damage (such as carpenter ants), food contamination, and painful stings or bites (such as fire ants).