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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During his studies in Louisiana, what system did Moser find ant fungus growing ant nests?
(a) Ventilation systems.
(b) Transportation systems.
(c) Plumbing systems.
(d) Hydration systems.

2. How many species of ants were represented in the ant mosaic of Queensland, Australia?
(a) 34.
(b) 4.
(c) 14.
(d) 24.

3. Which of the following body parts are NOT affected by formicosis?
(a) Bronchials.
(b) Lungs.
(c) Nose.
(d) Throat.

4. In what country did scientists Vepsalainen and Pisarski devise a three-tiered classification for hierarchical competition?
(a) Poland.
(b) Finland.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Romania.

5. Where was Wilson heading when he was desperately trying to get a hold of Le Pouce to perform a specialized predator field study?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Phnom Penh.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Saigon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of symbiosis does NOT deal with nest sharing?

2. What does the term "army ant" relate to?

3. In the prey chart listed on pages 559-561, where are all species of thief ants found?

4. Which of the following ant species is the most specialized granivore?

5. In what part of the ant's anatomy are the unicellular glands?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are Proceratium ants considered the most specialized of all egg predators?

2. What amusing anecdote does V. Wolfgang von Hagen give about leafcutter ants?

3. What is the first phase of nest building in a weaver ant colony? Why does this phase require teamwork?

4. How do Solenopsis flies affect the productivity of Apocephalus ants in Texas?

5. What is acacia?

6. How do Teleutomyrmex schneideri ants survive?

7. In his study of army ants published in 1948, what does Schnerila claim happens to the queen as her brood reaches maturity?

8. What is dulosis? How is it a form of symbiosis?

9. What modifications must a parasite's body undergo in order to live successfully off a host's body?

10. What are trophobiants? Why are they compared to cattlers?

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