"little black ant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: little black ants [plural]
Rhymes: -ænt Head templates: {{en-noun}} little black ant (plural little black ants)
  1. An ant species, Monomorium minimum, native to North America characterized by their small size and for being black and scavengers. Categories (lifeform): Myrmicine ants
    Sense id: en-little_black_ant-en-noun-MHX0~PLo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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