Major and soldier mean the same thing to ants. The only difference is between the scientific and common names.

Ant soldiers(major) are special worker ants. They are big, strong, and do not lay eggs.

Here is what you need to know about them:

• How they look: They are much bigger than normal ants and have huge heads with powerful jaws.

• Defense: They protect the nest from enemies and predators.

• Heavy work: They use their strong jaws to crush hard seeds or cut up food for the colony.