Bulldog ant

Pronunciation
/BUL-dog ant/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Bulldog ant
Plural
Bulldog ants

Definition

A common name for several species of Australian ants in the genus *Myrmecia*, known for their large size, aggressive behavior, and painful sting.

Etymology

Example

Bulldog ants are some of the most primitive ant species and only have relatively small colonies.

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