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The number of ants on Earth is far, far bigger than anyone previously thought possible, as fascinating new research has shown. In fact, it’s 20 times higher than previously believed – with a ...

There are more than 12,000 species of ants on Earth today, and they can be found in diverse environments, from rainforests to deserts. They belong to the family Formicidae, which is part of the ...