Most ant species live in the soil. Some ants live in cavities made inside plants, such as acorns, twigs, and galls. Bats, birds, and occasionally, people capture and kill or eat the flying males and females. Since ants are social they display many behaviors that remind us of our families and society. For example, worker ants take care of larvae by feeding and washing them.
Ants are able to communicate with each other.
Impact on the Ecosystem Positive World wide, ants are one of the most important predators on small invertebrates, including other insects. In many ecosystems, ants are important dispersers of the seeds that they harvest. In desert regions, they are one of the principle consumers of seeds. A few ant species are considered pests, because they live in and protect territory that we consider ours or because they want to consume resources that we need. A number of opportunistic ant species can overrun kitchens, pantries, and pet food areas in search of suitable food items.