#HALF LIFE 2 ANTLIONS INSTALL#

So widespread were the Antlions on Earth that the Combine acknowledged their presence as a threat and had to install a large network of Thumpers around Nova Prospekt, as well as a defense field around City 17. They have obviously been very successful in doing so, that they may have caused the extinction of Earth's land fauna, (such as and including livestock and pets, as no such creatures are seen within the series). Since the Combine invasion of Earth and the beginning of the Portal Storms, the Antlions have established themselves on Earth. If that person leaves the effect radius, antlions will resume attacking.ДЄntlions were once farmed by Vortigaunts for their larval extract and a number of other purposes, possibly on their homeworld (no Xen creature is native from there ) the Victory Mine Vortigaunt states that Antlion husbandry was once their ancestral practice. For example, if a swarm of antlions is attacking a person (such as Gordon Freeman or a Combine Soldier) standing next to a deactivated restrictor, and then that person activates the restrictor, any nearby antlions will back away to the edge of the restrictor's effect radius. They appear to be sensitive to strong vibrations, as they steer clear of Restrictors.

In addition, they also serve to deal with any invaders hiding in the water - as Barnacles often hang over pools of water. The Antlions, being blind, are often unable to detect their 'tongues,' and as a result become easy meals. The grubs also produce a substance that possesses healing properties similar to those of a medkit.Д«arnacles appear to be one of the few effective predators for Antlions, as they are commonly found in Antlion cave systems. Inside their nests, decomposed bodies of other creatures can often be discovered, trapped in the viscous silk the grubs produce as a food source, and some of their deepest chambers are pooled with blood. Within this system, common Antlions presumably serve as hunter-gatherers. The larvae grow into large grubs, which are attended to and protected by Antlion Workers and Antlion Guardians. It may be speculated that they were in this state when rescuing Gordon. It should be noted that when they imbibe the extract, they glow purple and look very similar to how they did in the beginning of Episode One. This seems to augment their natural powers. The extract of these larvae is highly prized by the Vortigaunts for its ability to 'divide the false veils of the vortessence' when imbibed. Their young begin life as larvae in blue honeycombs similar to those of bees. It is not clear how Antlions breed one resistance member is heard referring to a 'spawning season' at the beginning of the Highway 17 chapter, but whether Antlions mate separately, have a queen/drone system or practice something completely alien to Earth sensibilities is not known. The Antlion Guardian, which rules the nests.ДЄn Antlion nest, with an antlion comb in the backround.ДЄntlion Soldiers are the most visible element of Antlion society, most of which is kept hidden in fiercely defended underground nests.The Antlion Worker, which works in nests and protects the Antlion Grub.The Antlion Soldier, which is the most commonly found.They come in several types, some of which are separate castes. They are blind and use pheromones and vibrations to identify other living beings. Antlions are social creatures living in large underground colonies.

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