Why is the queen ant bigger than the other ants?

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Why is the queen ant bigger than the other ants?

2007-06-08 22:34:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

lol @
I mean what makes it bigger?

2007-06-08 22:39:58 · update #1

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because they need space for containing eggs for reproduction. the workers do not reproduce and so do not need space for containing eggs.

2007-06-09 01:00:44 · answer #1 · answered by regreg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The sole purpose of the queen ant is reproduction. Hence, 24/7, she is continually being fed and laying eggs. Worker ants put the newly laid eggs in chambers and care for them.

2007-06-09 08:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

so she can stomp the crap out of an insolent little worker ant who disobeys

2007-06-08 22:38:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋