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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Social Homeostasis and Flexibility.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many queens are present in a Monogyny ant colony?
(a) One queen.
(b) Over one hundred queens.
(c) Two queens.
(d) Over ten queens.

2. Which of the following is NOT a phase of colony defense?
(a) Absconding.
(b) Recruitment.
(c) Contact.
(d) Alarm.

3. How many categories of ant communication are there?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

4. Which of the following worlds does Wilson claim that ants run?
(a) The aquatic world.
(b) The terrestrial world.
(c) All of the above.
(d) The coastal world.

5. Which of the following groups of ants does the least amount of physical work within the colony?
(a) Sterile female ants.
(b) Queen ants.
(c) Fertile female ants.
(d) Male ants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many levels of genealogical relationships do sweat bees have with one another?

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

4. How long can Queen Formica ants live underwater if submerged?

5. From what gland do ants lay odor trails leading to food sources?

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