I remember in 7th grade, for Mr. Sheldon's Science Class, I wrote a report on ants. I found that they're really an interesting species. The only thing I remember about the report is talking about "ocelli": an ant's eye, which consists of a single lens and few sensory cells. And if you're curious, I did get an "A."

So, when I came across Fascinations' Antworks Illuminator, I knew I had to tell our readers about it. The Antworks Habitat and the Antworks Illuminator is an ant farm that contains a type of non-toxic gel which provides nutrients to the colony. There's no need to feed the ants or give them water. Plus, it comes with a removable LED, which serves as a cool display for the home.

The AntWorks set includes:
Removable LED Illuminator with Power Adaptor
Nutrient Gel
Magnifying Glass
Extreme Zoom Lens
Ant Catching/Tunnel Starting Tool
Instruction Booklet with Interesting Facts about Ants

The ant display is .5 inches x 6 inches x 1.25 inches and recommended for ages 8 & up. The only thing you'll need to buy seperately are the actual ants. Purchase the AntWorks Illuminated Combo for $28.95 on Fat Brain Toys.

And for an interesting tidbit: The AntWorks Illuminator will be featured on one of my favorite shows, Law & Order: Criminal Intent on Sunday, April 16th on NBC.

[via SmartHome]