How Do Ants Develop?
WouterDuring their life cycle, an ant goes through several different developmental stages. The first is the larval stage. The larvae are small, pale-colored creatures that molt several times before pupating. They have folded antennae, a translucent body, and a small cocoon of silk. These larvae feed on food for the queen.
The second phase is the pupa stage. The pupae are translucent white, and they are held in long hooked jaws. They are the last developmental stage before juvenile ants become adults. They are the size of a grain of rice. These pupae are held in the jaws of a worker ant, and are held by the ant.
When a queen ant lays eggs, the eggs are fertilized and become workers. These worker ants are responsible for taking care of the queen and the babies. In turn, these workers will help grow the colony.
During the larval stage, the ants secrete milk-like fluid. This fluid is rich in nutrients, and it is eaten by the larvae and the adults.
Ants have small, pointed antennae, which ants use to locate food and mates. The ants also use pheromones, which are chemical signals that help them communicate. The ants also leave chemical trails that other nestmates can follow to find food.
Adult ants carry their larvae to pupae, where they feed them. They also clean the pupae. In addition, they pinch the rear ends of the baby ants to extract anal droplets, which are secreted by the larvae.
