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The fastest ant is the Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina), which can reach speeds of up to 1.3 meters per second. These ants have specially adapted legs for running quickly in the hot desert environment where they live.
The Saharan silver ant (Cataglyphis bombycina) holds the title of the fastest ant in the world, able to reach speeds of up to 3 feet (1 meter) per second. These ants have adapted to the extreme heat of their desert habitat by developing specialized long legs that help them run at such high speeds during the hottest parts of the day.
The chemical responsible for the pain and irritation from ant bites is formic acid. It is released by ants as a defense mechanism when they bite or sting.
Atom < Virus < Ant In this list, atoms are the smallest particles, followed by viruses, and then ants, which are multicellular organisms.
It is possible for an army ant to die if it carries an ant infected by certain fungi, such as the parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. Once infected, the fungus manipulates the ant's behavior, forcing it to leave its colony and attach itself to a leaf or other high point before ultimately killing it.
The positive form of "fastest" is "fast."