How do ants carry objects much heavier than themselves?

Ants can carry objects many times their body weight due to their small size and the strength of their exoskeletons. Their muscles are proportionally larger compared to their body size, providing greater leverage and force. Ants also work collaboratively, distributing weight among group members for larger items. Their ability to coordinate as a team makes them highly effective at transporting food, building materials, and other resources back to their colony.