Information about the Leaf Cutter Ant:
English name: Leaf Cutter Ant
Scientific name: Atta Cephaltoes
Originated in: Trinidad and Tobago (North America)
Size:
Life Spand: 10 or more years
Diet: Fungus and fungivore. (Herbivore)
Predators: Honeybee and hornet.
Adaptations: The Leaf Cutter Ant has developed several spikes on their skin that protect it from predators.
Habitat: Tropical Rainforests; Amazon.
Appearance: The Leaf Cutter Ant has sharp powerful jaws that can snap of pieces of leaves. It is a dark brown colour with several light coloured hairs and spikes that help protect them from their predators.
Scientific name: Atta Cephaltoes
Originated in: Trinidad and Tobago (North America)
Size:
Life Spand: 10 or more years
Diet: Fungus and fungivore. (Herbivore)
Predators: Honeybee and hornet.
Adaptations: The Leaf Cutter Ant has developed several spikes on their skin that protect it from predators.
Habitat: Tropical Rainforests; Amazon.
Appearance: The Leaf Cutter Ant has sharp powerful jaws that can snap of pieces of leaves. It is a dark brown colour with several light coloured hairs and spikes that help protect them from their predators.
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