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Formicarium

A formicarium is like a home for ants. Just like how we have a house, ants need a place to live. A formicarium is a special place where ants can crawl around and build their nests, which is where they live and sleep. The formicarium is usually made of a see-through material, so people can watch the ants and see what they're doing.

Food is important for ants, so the formicarium has a special compartment where people can put food for the ants. Ants like to eat things like sugar, fruit, and grains.

When people want to watch the ants do their thing, they can look through the see-through material and see the ants crawling around, building their nests, and maybe even carrying food back to their nest.

A formicarium can be a fun way for people to learn more about ants and how they live. It's like having a little ant world in your own home!
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