Millions of ants live together in a colony, but they don't compete, get confused, or become disorganized. They behave in an amazingly orderly manner at all times. Some scientists refer to ants as superorganisms' because they live in such highly organized societies that work together for survival. The way ants live and work together has made them one of the most important creatures on the planet. Scientists and researchers study ants to learn about collaboration and community.