(1) While some were carrying up bits of insects, the others went in front and cleared away any sand or small stone that obstructed the way.
(2) The ants at the top (of the anthill) began climing down into the pit backward, each holding the tail end of another ant in front. In this way an ant-chain was soon formed.
(3) The umbrella ants take large pieces of leaf to their nests, where they chew them up nicely and make beds of these chewed leaves, on which fungus grows which acts as food for the ants.
Phrases :
- Ants carrying large pieces of leaf over their heads like umbrella.
- Ants take greenflies, milk them, pressing their sides gently making them give out their honey.
- The black ants have to carry their masters on their backs. How surprisingly human!
