What is a formicarium?

An ant farm for observing a colony.

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Why: A formicarium is an ant farm used to observe an ant colony, including the queen and workers.

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A formicarium is an ant's tiny apartment building.
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Answer: An ant farm for observing a colony. A formicarium is an ant farm used to observe an ant colony, including the queen and workers.

  1. Scouting America: Insect Study www.scouting.org/merit-badges/insect-study
    Observe an ant colony in a formicarium (ant farm)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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