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

2. During what season of the year do harvester ants struggle with "triple crunch"?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

3. According to Pisarski's classification, what tier of workers will fight with alien workers?
(a) Tier 2.
(b) All tiers will fight alien workers.
(c) Tier 1.
(d) Tier 3.

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

5. What is the most important element in harvester ants' diet?
(a) Honey.
(b) Fungus.
(c) Plant matter.
(d) Grain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a behavioral category for myrmecophiles?

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

3. Which of the following areas was NOT focused on in the chapter regarding plant-ant symbiosis?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do weaver ants build their nests?

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

4. What type of ant predator did Levieux discover by digging under the soil on the Ivory Coast in 1983?

5. What are the dangers of using an aspirator when collecting ant samples for study?

6. What is the typical foraging pattern for harvester ants?

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 an ant garden?

9. How does density specialization affect competition with ant species?

10. How did Moser discover ventilation systems in ant nests in Louisiana?

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