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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of their body do army ants link to create a chain, or barrier?

3. On which part of the host ant's body do Coxequesomidae mites live?

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 countries is the Eciton Burchelli army ant NOT found?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do weaver ants build their nests?

2. How do harvester ants affect vegetation in an ecosystem?

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

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

5. What is an ant garden?

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

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

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

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

10. What is acacia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Female ants are thought to be more valuable than male ants within the colony. Explain the role that male ants play within an ant colony. Explain why male ants are genetically created to have a shorter life span than females. Explain how ant colonies survive as almost solely female operations.

Essay Topic 2

Pheromones are considered the most important asset to ant communication. Describe two different ways in which ants communicate using their pheromones. Explain how pheromones are emitted from the ant's body in both liquid and gas forms.

Essay Topic 3

There is a long process involved with identifying ant species throughout the world. Explain the steps to proper identification of a new ant species. Explain why it is so difficult for scientists to identify new ant species. How many ant species are believed to be unidentified throughout the scientific world?

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