"Valentine ant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Valentine ants [plural]
Etymology: From their heart-shaped abdomens. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Valentine ant (plural Valentine ants)
  1. An acrobat ant Categories (lifeform): Myrmicine ants
    Sense id: en-Valentine_ant-en-noun-70VxikG6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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