Ant

Found in almost every terrestrial habitat on Earth, including forests, grasslands, deserts, and urban environments.

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

Highly social insects living in structured colonies with distinct roles like queens, workers, and drones. They communicate using pheromones and display complex cooperative behaviors.

Benefits include aeration of soil and biological control of pests. Risks include structural damage (like carpenter ants) or painful stings and bites (like fire ants).