Meaning of the word "Amazon ant" in English

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Amazon ant

US /ˈæm.ə.zɑːn ˌænt/

UK /ˈæm.ə.zɑːn ˌænt/

Noun

a species of ant (Polyergus rufescens) known for its slave-making behavior, where it raids the nests of other ant species to capture their pupae and larvae, which are then raised as workers in the Amazon ant's colony

Example:

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The Amazon ant colony relies entirely on enslaved ants for foraging and brood care.

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The aggressive raids of the Amazon ant are a fascinating example of social parasitism in insects.

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