Ants are a group of insectoid monsters in NetHack represented by the overall symbol a. Due to their high intrinsic speed, tendency to be generated in groups, and somewhat powerful attacks, they result in the deaths of many inexperienced players, leading to their proverbial nickname of Team Ant. They are the leading cause of death on nethack.alt.org, and it has become common practice in #nethack to exclaim "Go Team Ant!" whenever Rodney announces a death at the hands of an ant.