Ant

Ants live in diverse habitats including soil, wood, and buildings across all continents except Antarctica.

Omnivorous, feeding on nectar, seeds, fungus, insects, and human food scraps.

Eusocial insects that live in structured colonies with distinct castes (queen, workers, drones). They use pheromones to communicate and forage.

Benefits: Essential for soil aeration, decomposition, and seed dispersal. Risks: Some species are pests that can damage structures, sting humans, or contaminate food.