They live in colonies made up of at least one queen , female workers , eggs , larvae , pupae and drones . Every individual has a very specialized function. There are more than 12,000 species of ants. They are found on cold and warm places all over the world. Ants can be helpful or harmful depending on the circumstances.
Some ants eat harmful insects .
Plant eating ants help the environment by consuming unwanted plants. Ants enrich the soil when they process their food. They can help recycle decomposing materials. Some ants help in the spreading of seeds.