ant mound

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a pile of earth or sand built by ants as a nest, also known as an anthill

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  • Be careful not to step on that large ant mound by the tree.
  • Be careful not to step on that large ant mound in the garden.
  • The biologist is studying the complex social structure within the ant mound.
  • The children were fascinated by the busy activity around the ant mound.
  • We watched in fascination as thousands of ants worked to build their ant mound.
  • A massive ant mound had appeared overnight at the edge of the forest.
  • A huge ant mound suddenly appeared in the middle of our lawn.
  • Scientists are studying the complex structure of the ant mound.
  • Disturbing an ant mound can result in hundreds of painful bites.
  • He pointed out a freshly built ant mound near the hiking trail.
  • The documentary showed a cross-section of an ant mound, revealing its intricate tunnels.
  • The queen ant resides deep within the protected ant mound.
  • He accidentally destroyed the ant mound with the lawnmower.
  • Destroying an ant mound can disrupt the local ecosystem.
  • Building an ant mound is a remarkable feat of collective engineering.
  • We observed worker ants tirelessly expanding their ant mound.
  • In some cultures, the soil from an ant mound is believed to have medicinal properties.
  • After the rain, the ant mound seemed even larger and more prominent.
  • The children poked a stick into the ant mound out of curiosity.
  • Finding an ant mound can be a sign of a healthy insect population.