7 Facts About Ants

Ants Communicate With Each Other by Rubbing Their Antennae

Antennae of ants act as information receptors as well as a transmitter using which they communicate. It acts as two-way communication. This is one of the ways ants communicate with each. They rub their antennae against each other to transfer information. By rubbing their antennae with each other, information such as the location of food, resources, and predators are passed on. Ants also use the antennae to feel, touch and smell. This is why you often see ants touching each other’s head when they move about. You also get to see them touching their food before lifting.

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