I WONDER - What Do Ants Eat? Me Pregunto - Qué Comen Las Hormigas?

The video discusses the diversity of ant species, focusing on their varied diets. Some ants are omnivorous, consuming plants, while others are specialized predators or scavengers. Common food sources include insects, seeds, nectar, and fungi. Leafcutter ants are highlighted for their unique practice of cultivating fungus as a primary food source.

How many ant species are known to exist?

• Over 12,000

• Over 5,000

• Over 8,000

• Over 10,000

What type of diet do some ants have?

• Herbivorous

• Carnivorous

• Insectivorous

• Omnivorous

Which of the following is NOT a common food source for ants?

• Insects

• Seeds

• Meat

• Nectar

What role do some ants play in the ecosystem?

• Pollinators

• Decomposers

• Herbivores

• Specialized predators

What do leafcutter ants cultivate in their nests?

• Bacteria

• Fungus

• Algae

• Moss