Ant social behavior

Ant social behavior involves complex cooperation within colonies, functioning as a highly organized community. Ants communicate primarily through chemical signals called pheromones, which guide activities like foraging, nest maintenance, and defense. Each ant has a specific role—workers, soldiers, or queens—ensuring the colony's survival. They work collectively, sharing resources and dividing tasks efficiently, much like a well-organized team. This social structure allows ants to adapt, survive shortages, and defend their colony, demonstrating advanced cooperation and coordination similar to social systems in larger animals.