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Leafcutter ant

life science Maturity 5-7

Leafcutter ants are tiny farmers.

leaf cutter ants arp.jpg
leaf cutter ants arp.jpg
They cut green leaves. They take leaves to their homes. They use the leaves to grow food. This food helps the ants live.
Atta colombica workers cutting whole plant.jpg
Atta colombica workers cutting whole plant.jpg
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leaf cutter ants arp.jpg
File:Atta colombica workers cutting whole plant.jpg
Atta colombica workers cutting whole plant.jpg
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