Ant story - Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History ...
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Amy <strong>Ant</strong>: An ant’s life begins as an eggwithin a reproductive female ant. If anegg is fertilized it becomes a new femaleant. If not fertilized, the egg becomes amale ant.AdultPupaLarvaAs the egg matures, it becomes a larvaand is tended by workers who provide thelarva with food. The food provided to thefemale larva determines if it is a queen,soldier, or worker later in life.As the larva grows, it becomes a pupa.The pupa then develops into an adult.Mica: What kind <strong>of</strong> food do ants eat?EggPage 10