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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Symbioses Among Ant Species.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following groups of insects uses kin recognition similar to ants?
(a) Dragonflies.
(b) Honey bees.
(c) Locust.
(d) Wasps.

2. Through what body part do ants emit pheromones?
(a) Antennae.
(b) Glands.
(c) Exoskeleton.
(d) Eyes.

3. Where does "the ultimate parasite" Teleutomyrmex schneideri live?
(a) Liberia.
(b) Russia.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Denmark.

4. According to the study completed in 1984, what other function do the odor glands fulfill in ant colonies?
(a) Nesting map.
(b) Enemy alarm.
(c) Water preservation.
(d) Food storage.

5. Which of the following species of ants performed poorest during a study of group transportation?
(a) Ponerinae.
(b) Leptanillinae.
(c) Ecitoninae.
(d) Dorylinae.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a system of kin recognition listed in the novel?

2. What is considered the final stage of a mature ant colony?

3. How are alien species treated when they enter the nest?

4. For which of the following activities is communication most important within an ant colony?

5. What is the focus of the Ergonomic Stage of an ant colony?

(see the answer key)

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