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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Social Homeostasis and Flexibility.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms expresses the ideal of group production with the disregard of individual needs?
(a) Hedonomics.
(b) Ergonomics.
(c) Tershonomics.
(d) Fillionomics.

2. What month of the year is considered the "nuptial flight" month for ant species?
(a) January.
(b) April.
(c) July.
(d) October.

3. What happens when a queen ant is found to be infertile?
(a) She is expelled from the colony.
(b) She is killed.
(c) She becomes a worker ant.
(d) She is ignored.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways biomass is measured?

2. What is modulatory communication?

3. What are thermophilic ants drawn to?

4. How many life cycle stages do all ant colonies go through?

5. How do the heads of major workers compare to the heads of minor workers?

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