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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. Which of the following is NOT a theory of polygynus discussed in the novel?
(a) Colony Fusion.
(b) Twin Birth.
(c) Queen Adoption.
(d) Pleometriosis.

2. Which of the following is NOT a criterion used to decide that an ant colony is a unit rather than a group of individuals?
(a) It undergoes an adaptive cycle of growth.
(b) It shows idiosyncrasies in behavior, size, and structure.
(c) It is precise in execution of planned actions.
(d) It differentiates into germ plasma.

3. What percentage of ant colonies are lost due to ground-feeding birds?
(a) 40 percent.
(b) 20 percent.
(c) 60 percent.
(d) 80 percent.

4. Which of the following is NOT a method of foraging discussed in this novel?
(a) Group retrieval.
(b) Central-place foraging.
(c) Decay foraging.
(d) Solitary foraging.

5. Which of the following scientists was the first to discover the glandular source of colony odor?
(a) Morel.
(b) Jaffe.
(c) Vander Meer.
(d) Blum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another way of defining pheromonal communication?

2. Who removes a newly fertilized queen ant's wings?

3. What gender of ants typically makes up an ant colony?

4. What is the scientific name for the first generation of workers?

5. Where was Wilson heading when he was desperately trying to get a hold of Le Pouce to perform a specialized predator field study?

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