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How do ants crawl on walls? A biologist explains their sticky, spiky, gravity-defying grip

  • Written by Deby Cassill, Associate Professor of Integrative Biology, University of South Florida
How do ants crawl on walls? A biologist explains their sticky, spiky, gravity-defying gripWalking vertically – or even upside down – is a piece of cake for ants.pecchio/iStock via Getty Images PlusHow do ants crawl on walls? A biologist explains their sticky, spiky, gravity-defying grip

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How do ants crawl on walls? – Ethan, age 9, Dallas, Texas

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