1. Which of the following is NOT an insect phenomenon documented in the opening of this novel?
(a) The social effects of monarchical rule.
(b) The effects of competition on community structure.
(c) The hierarchy in control processes.
(d) The shaping of castes through natural selection.

2. Which of the following is NOT a system of kin recognition listed in the novel?
(a) Sensual Recognition.
(b) Spatial Distribution.
(c) Recognition by Association.
(d) Allelic Recognition.

3. How do ants communicate?
(a) Through antennae movement.
(b) Ants do not communicate.
(c) Through a complex pattern of squeaks.
(d) Through chemical emissions.

4. What is the focus of the Ergonomic Stage of an ant colony?
(a) Colony foundation.
(b) Colony disbursement.
(c) Colony growth.
(d) Colony preservation.

5. How long do Idaho harvester ants typically live after they begin foraging?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Two years.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How do most Idaho harvester ants die?

3. Which of the following groups of insects uses kin recognition similar to ants?

4. Which of the following lands is NOT free of ant species?

5. Who removes a newly fertilized queen ant's wings?

(see the answer key)

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