Rav Aha b. Rava (or Rav Aha b'reih deRava; ) was a Babylonian rabbi (sixth and seventh generation of amoraim).

Biography His name indicates that he was the son of Rava. Some believe this was the famous Rava who argued with Abaye; others say it was a different Rava.Aharon Heimann, Toldot Tannaim veAmoraim, "Rav Aha Breih deRava"

His teachers included Rav Kahana III, Rav Ashi, Amemar, and Mar Zutra.Pesachim 103b; Sukkah 32b His colleagues included Ravina I.Pesachim 39a After Mar Zutra's death, he took Mar Zutra's place as head of the Pumbedita yeshiva.Seder Tannaim veAmoraim

He is recorded as debating the behavior of ants, criticizing the methodology of an experiment which R' Shimon ben Halafta had performed to determine their social patterns.Chullin 57b

References