9. Thermal Regulation Mastery
Fire ants have developed an impressive system for regulating temperature within their colonies. They can maintain ideal conditions for brood development even when external temperatures fluctuate significantly. Through architectural design and collective behavior, they create ventilation systems that can cool their nests by up to 15 degrees Celsius below the surface temperature. In cold conditions, they huddle together to generate heat and move their brood to chambers with optimal temperatures. This ingenious temperature regulation system allows fire ants to thrive in a wide range of environments, from tropical to temperate zones.
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