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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20 Collecting, Culturing, Observing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Creighton create his useful review of "Ants North of Mexico"?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1980.
(d) 1960.

2. Which of the following is NOT a caste within ant colonies?
(a) Queens.
(b) Larvae.
(c) Sterile females.
(d) Males.

3. How many levels of genealogical relationships do sweat bees have with one another?
(a) 15.
(b) 18.
(c) 12.
(d) 21.

4. Which of the following is NOT a theory associated with sociobiology?
(a) Parental Manipulation.
(b) Kin Selection.
(c) Offspring Consent.
(d) Colony Odor.

5. Which of the following body parts are NOT affected by formicosis?
(a) Throat.
(b) Lungs.
(c) Bronchials.
(d) Nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries is the Eciton Burchelli army ant NOT found?

2. Where does "the ultimate parasite" Teleutomyrmex schneideri live?

3. How many queen ants do the Formica Yessensis of Japan have in one colony?

4. What species of ant carries large quantities of freshly cut vegetation into underground nests as deep as six meters?

5. Which of the following chemicals do Wilson and Holldobler use on ant specimens?

(see the answer key)

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