Meaning of the word "slave ant" in English

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slave ant

US /ˈsleɪv ˌænt/
UK /ˈsleɪv ˌænt/
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Noun

1.

an ant that has been captured by another species of ant and forced to work for them

Example:
The raiding ants brought back pupae to raise as slave ants.
The colony relies heavily on its slave ants for foraging and nest maintenance.
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