Ant Bodies
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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.
Media Details
Runtime: 12 minutes 10 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Insects
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 6
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2004
- Producer/Distributor: Clearvue/SVE
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