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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 The Harvesting Ants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the desert ant's life expectancy?
(a) 16 days.
(b) 26 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 36 days.

2. What is another word for myrmecophile?
(a) Guest.
(b) Queen.
(c) Predator.
(d) Host.

3. Which of the following physical attributes signifies a queen within a swarm of ants?
(a) Size.
(b) Coloration.
(c) Wings.
(d) Odor.

4. How long can Queen Formica ants live underwater if submerged?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two minutes.
(d) Two weeks.

5. Which of the following species of ants is NOT considered territorial?
(a) Harvesting ants.
(b) Leaf cutter ants.
(c) Honeypot ants.
(d) Weaver ants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape does an ant garden typically take?

2. What happens when a queen ant is found to be infertile?

3. What is another way of defining pheromonal communication?

4. Through what body part do ants emit pheromones?

5. Which of the following is not a myrmecophile noted in the text?

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