Ant Bodies

A close up of an ant. Caption: Attached to the thorax are the ant's six legs.

Talks about ant anatomy. Explains that not all species look alike, but they all share the same basic characteristic of having three functional body segments: head, thorax, abdomen. Describes body parts and functions of each segment. Discusses how various species of ants from Africa, South America, and Australia have adapted to their surroundings over time.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Ant Bodies

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Clearvue/SVE
    Length:
    13 minutes

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