The most important member of the colony is the queen. Her task is to lay eggs. There are ants who feed and clean the queen. Other ants take care of the eggs in a kind of nursery. There are members who collect and store food.
Some colonies have soldier ants.
Some dig tunnels and repair old ones. Kits are available commercially. The World of Lizards . Fichter, G. Birds of North America . G. Reptiles and Amphibians of North America .