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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 Caste and Division of Labor.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following species of ants is known to cover their queen during immigration from one nest to another?
(a) Leaf cutter ants.
(b) Haploid number ants.
(c) Driver ants.
(d) African weaver ants.

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

3. What is considered the final stage of a mature ant colony?
(a) The Founding Stage.
(b) The Reproductive Stage.
(c) The Ergonomic Stage.
(d) The Virgin Stage.

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

5. Which of the following groups of ants is most likely to eat a dead nest mate?
(a) Queen ants.
(b) Minor workers.
(c) Male ants.
(d) Major workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the smallest collection of ants that can still be considered a colony?

2. How do most Idaho harvester ants die?

3. Which of the following was the first scientist to discuss kin selection in ants?

4. Where do sweat bees primarily burrow?

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

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