Anoplolepis custodiens

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/anoplolepis-custodiens

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1. How big is Anoplolepis custodiens?Exhibits significant intraspecific variation in size and coloration
2. What is the scientific name?Anoplolepis custodiens
3. What is the habitat?Dry and cultivated areas in central and southern Africa
4. What is the common pugnacious ant?It is a small ant called Anoplolepis custodiens that lives in Africa. These ants are known for being tough and quick to defend their home.
5. Where does Anoplolepis custodiens live?They live in central and southern Africa, especially in dry grasslands, savannas, and farms. They like sandy or loamy soil where they can build nests.

Endemic: Native or restricted to a certain country or area.
Polymorphism: The occurrence of different forms within a species.
Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.