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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20 Collecting, Culturing, Observing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which part of the host ant's body do Coxequesomidae mites live?
(a) Gastor.
(b) Mandible.
(c) Antennae.
(d) Throax.

2. Which of the following was NOT an achievement obtained in the goal toward understanding reductionism?
(a) The perception of heterarchical organization.
(b) The activation of social behavioral response.
(c) The simulation of nest building.
(d) The rearing of isolated ant larvae.

3. During what season of the year are Solenopsis flies absent from most ecosystems?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason for nest migration that Wilson describes in this text?
(a) Climate change.
(b) Overcrowding.
(c) Flooding.
(d) Predation.

5. Which of the following tasks is NOT a concern for minor workers?
(a) Nest maintenance.
(b) Defense.
(c) Brood care.
(d) Foraging.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take a foreign ant to produce a new colony odor?

2. What is modulatory communication?

3. During his studies in Louisiana, what system did Moser find ant fungus growing ant nests?

4. Which of the following insects are harvested in "ranches" by ants?

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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