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How Do Ants Build Strong Underground Homes?
蚂蚁如何建造坚固的地下家园？
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Ants dig tunnels and chambers deep in the soil carefully.蚂蚁精心在土壤深处挖掘隧道和巢室。
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They use their strong jaws to move tiny bits of earth.它们用强健的颚搬运微小的土粒。
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Worker ants carry soil out and pile it near the entrance.工蚁将泥土运出，堆放在洞口附近。
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Ventilation tunnels let fresh air flow underground naturally.通风隧道让新鲜空气自然流入地下。
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Some nests have special rooms for eggs, food, or the queen.有些蚁巢设有专门存放卵、食物或蚁后的房间。
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The soil structure holds up well because ants pack it tightly.因蚂蚁将土壤压实，巢穴结构十分稳固。
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Rainwater drains away through angled tunnels and side channels.雨水通过倾斜的隧道和侧向通道排出。
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These homes show how tiny creatures engineer smart, safe spaces.这些巢穴展现了微小生物如何建造聪明而安全的居所。