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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Pisarski's classification, what tier of workers will fight with alien workers?
(a) Tier 1.
(b) All tiers will fight alien workers.
(c) Tier 3.
(d) Tier 2.

2. What is the most important element in harvester ants' diet?
(a) Honey.
(b) Fungus.
(c) Grain.
(d) Plant matter.

3. Which of the following types of symbiosis does NOT deal with nest sharing?
(a) Cleptobiosis.
(b) Lestobiosis.
(c) Plesiobiosis.
(d) Inquilinism.

4. What type of weather facilitates the introduction of parasitic queens?
(a) Humid weather.
(b) Cool weather.
(c) Sunny weather.
(d) Stormy weather.

5. Which of the following chemicals do Wilson and Holldobler use on ant specimens?
(a) Ether.
(b) Ergonovine.
(c) Ethanol.
(d) Ethelymine.

6. Which of the following countries is the Eciton Burchelli army ant NOT found?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Peru.
(d) Mexico.

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

8. During what decade did scientists begin to focus on competition within community organization?
(a) 1930's.
(b) 1910's.
(c) 1970's.
(d) 1950's.

9. How long can ants be stored in alcohol?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Indefinitely.
(d) Two days.

10. During his studies in Louisiana, what system did Moser find ant fungus growing ant nests?
(a) Transportation systems.
(b) Hydration systems.
(c) Plumbing systems.
(d) Ventilation systems.

11. What part of their body do army ants link to create a chain, or barrier?
(a) Their heads.
(b) Their abdomens.
(c) Their antennae.
(d) Their legs.

12. How many foraging periods to harvester ants typically participate in each day?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

13. Which of the following provides the silk needed to weave the weaver ants' nest together?
(a) Larvae.
(b) Spiders.
(c) Silkworms.
(d) Moths.

14. In Gray's report regarding worker ants of the Myrmecia variant, how long would the workers crouch close to a branch, mandibles open, waiting to spring at prey?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

15. What is the main component of a weaver ant's nest?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Garbage.
(c) Wood.
(d) Sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many species of army ants can be found in "The New World"?

2. Which of the following words is used to describe an ant swarm?

3. In the prey chart listed on pages 559-561, where are all species of thief ants found?

4. Which of the following insects are harvested in "ranches" by ants?

5. What is the most effective way for ants to subdue their prey?

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