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Several ants, two carrying larvae. Caption: (narrator) Then the ants build a protective wall across the entrance.

Looks at several types of ant species and explains their differences in building houses. Discusses why ant house building is dependent on teamwork. Observes ants building colonies and explores the jobs of different ants in a community. Outlines the life stages of ants. Describes how the lives of ants differ according to the sex of an ant. Explains how ants use the sense of smell to communicate.

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