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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 The Fungus Growers.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From what gland do ants lay odor trails leading to food sources?
(a) Propharyngeal gland.
(b) Metapleural gland.
(c) Dufour gland.
(d) Maxillary gland.

3. Which of the following areas was NOT focused on in the chapter regarding plant-ant symbiosis?
(a) Oceana.
(b) Africa.
(c) Tropical Asia.
(d) Galapagos.

4. What is the first stage in ant colony development?
(a) The Ergonomic Stage.
(b) The Founding Stage.
(c) The Reproductive Stage.
(d) The Virgin Stage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What shape does an ant garden typically take?

2. Of all the landscapes explored in the opening of this novel, which landscape has the highest density of ants per hectare?

3. According to Pisarski's classification, what tier of workers will fight with alien workers?

4. Which of the following scientists pointed out that colonies of social insects tend to be more harmonious when the members are all closely related?

5. Which of the following is another name for fungus growing ants?

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