. Elements of zoology, to accompany the field and laboratory study of animals. Zoology. 54 ZOOLOGY appropriate place to begin tlie formation of a new colon}-. If b}' chance a queen is discoverccl ]>y some of her workers, she is cared for by them; otherwise she must get on alone. She makes a small nest and lays eggs, which quickly develop into. Fig. 59. — Mound ovor ants' nest, Nevada. workers, which then assume the task of constructing the nest of the new colony. The nests of our ordinarj^ species consist simply of tunnel-like passageways dug in the ground and en- larged at intervals to for
. Elements of zoology, to accompany the field and laboratory study of animals. Zoology. 54 ZOOLOGY appropriate place to begin tlie formation of a new colon}-. If b}' chance a queen is discoverccl ]>y some of her workers, she is cared for by them; otherwise she must get on alone. She makes a small nest and lays eggs, which quickly develop into. Fig. 59. — Mound ovor ants' nest, Nevada. workers, which then assume the task of constructing the nest of the new colony. The nests of our ordinarj^ species consist simply of tunnel-like passageways dug in the ground and en- larged at intervals to form small chambers. INIost species dig their nests preferably under protecting stones or the roots of trees; in other cases a hillock of earth and twigs, an " ant- hill," is constructed. These mounds may attain a diameter of from six to ten feet (Fig. 59). Ant Language. — In connection mth their communal life ants have gained a power of communication. By the agency of their antenmr, with which two comrades are constantly. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Davenport, Charles Benedict, 1866-1944; Davenport, Gertrude Anna Crotty, 1866- joint author. New York, Macmillan
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