Zahd’s Ant (Zophotermes Susumus), formerly named the Susum Termite is a species native to Southern Asia and introduced elsewhere to all six continents.

Zahd’s Ant’s former name, Susum Termite, originated from its pillar-like colonies built upward, out of trees. The most notable attribute of its is the strength of its hives, which are always more resilient and rigid than the material used to make them. This is why its current namesake is Zahd’s Ant, from Zahd Steven’s discovery of their usage in skyscraper construction in 2063.

Their self defense tactic isn’t exactly a tactic, but a practice; they build directly upward out of trees, where predators are less likely to get them, besides birds. Since they build straight up, they’ve found a place in building the foundation for buildings, replacing rebar in terms of rigidity. This has led to their domestication.