Ants make up the family of Formicidae of the order Hymenoptera. The ant family contains more than 4,500 described species that can be found in tropical and temperate areas around the world. Most of the described and unknown species are found in the rain forests. Key to their success are high reproductive rates, short lifetimes, specialized ways of catching prey, raising their young, and protecting themselves. Learn how these fascinating animals are designed for survival and where they fit into the natural world.
Information is brief and focuses on how the insects eat.
Access cool science projects for students and a teacher's guide. The Virtual Insectary not only provides images of some common insects, but includes information on the foods which they eat as well as the habitats where they can be found. Thembugs - a large site devoted to the preservation and breeding of a variety of insects. However, this site offers wonderful images of insects for students to peruse. Tick Biology - Background Information on the Biology of Ticks.