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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 is NOT a group of insects?
(a) Diptera.
(b) Hymenoptera.
(c) Philliotera.
(d) Coleoptera.

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

3. What gender of ants typically makes up an ant colony?
(a) Colonies are mostly female.
(b) Colonies are mostly male.
(c) Colonies are mostly sexless.
(d) Colonies are split between male and female ants.

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

5. What are gamergates?
(a) All young female ants.
(b) Sterile female ants.
(c) Fertile female ants.
(d) Female larvae.

Short Answer Questions

1. During trophallaxis communication, what is exchanged between individuals?

2. Which of the following species of ants is known to cover their queen during immigration from one nest to another?

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a genus of ant that participates in polygyny?

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

(see the answer key)

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