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analagous to the above, but upon a much 
smaller scale. ‘Their dwelling consists of 
stories more or less developed ; some di- 
vided into little chambers or lodges, the 
walls of which are remarkably thin; 
others sustained by an infinity of little 
columns, resembling, in size and colour, 
these of which we have already spoken. 
The wood, however, is not blackened, 
as is the case with that excavated by the 
Fuliginous Ants, but retains its original 
colour. It is commonly less hard, and 
of the consistence of cork. 
But what is most remarkable in the 
history of Red Ants is, that they are 
not only carvers, but even skilful ma- 
sons. They more frequently fix their 
residence in the earth. This is not, 
however, the only species that can, in 
time of need, display more than one ta- 
lent inthis department. We are about 
to notice two kinds of ants which also 
enjoy this privilege, the Ethiopian and 
the Yellow Ant. They have also an art 
peculiar to them, of which I have not 
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