formicaries
A formicary is a term used to describe the nest of an ant colony. These structures are typically built underground but can also be found in trees, rotting logs, or even within human dwellings. The complexity and size of formicaries vary greatly depending on the ant species and the environmental conditions.
Formicaries are intricate tunnel systems that serve multiple purposes for the colony. They provide shelter from
The construction of a formicary is a collective effort by the ant colony. Worker ants excavate soil
The size of a formicary can range from a few simple tunnels to vast underground networks spanning