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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 Symbioses Between Ants and Plants.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of symbiosis found in ant species?
(a) Xenobiosis.
(b) Viralbiosis.
(c) Dulosis.
(d) Parabiosis.

2. Which of the following are used by worker ants to stimulate new larvae growth?
(a) Pheromones.
(b) Sodium.
(c) Iodine.
(d) Oxygen.

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

4. How many times their own body weight do Idaho harvester ants retrieve during their lifetime?
(a) 200 times their body weight.
(b) 20 times their body weight.
(c) 2000 times their body weight.
(d) Twice their body weight.

5. According to the study completed in 1984, what other function do the odor glands fulfill in ant colonies?
(a) Water preservation.
(b) Enemy alarm.
(c) Nesting map.
(d) Food storage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a phase of colony defense?

2. What did scientist Santschi find that ants follow, during his experiment in 1911?

3. Which of the following is NOT a caste within ant colonies?

4. What is another way of defining pheromonal communication?

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

(see the answer key)

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