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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. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral category for myrmecophiles?
(a) Synoeketes.
(b) Tetrophobiants.
(c) Symphiles.
(d) Trophobionts.

2. Which of the following groups within an ant colony produces the strongest identification odor?
(a) Larvae ants.
(b) Sexually mature ants.
(c) Worker ants.
(d) Queen ants.

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

4. How is dulosis defined?
(a) Brooding.
(b) Reproduction.
(c) Foraging.
(d) Slavery.

5. Where do sweat bees primarily burrow?
(a) In garbage dumps.
(b) Near water.
(c) In trees.
(d) Underground.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tasks is NOT a concern for minor workers?

2. During what era did Crozier argue that scientists should not "discard kin selection in favor of parental manipulation" altering the way most scientists deal with kin selection?

3. Which of the following species of ants is NOT considered territorial?

4. What shape does an ant garden typically take?

5. Which of the following ants are considered most altruistic?

(see the answer key)

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