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Ants Biology Quiz (easy)

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1. Which of the following is the scientific name of the genus ants commonly known as "Carpenter ants"
Pheidole
Formica
Camponotus
Myrmica
2. What is the definition of the word polygynous in myrmecology?
An ant species that has soldier casts
An ant colony that allows more than one queen
An ant species that is completely herbivorous
An ant species that is completely carnivorous
3. Which of the following ants are completely vegetarian?
Turtle ants (Cephalotes)
North American army ants (neiviamyrmex)
South American army ants (Eciton)
Tropical fire ants (Solenopsis geminate)
4. Do carpenter ants ants eat wood?
Yes, its a part of their diet
Yes, they only eat wood
No, they only use pieces of wood to build their mounds
No, they only carve their tunnels out of it
5. Why are fire ants called fire ants?
They are immune too fire
They are very flammable
Their stings are as painful as fire (apparently)
Their bites are as painful as fire (apparently)
6. Do ants posses chemical weapons
Yes, they spit acid on their enemies
Yes, they spray acid our of their abdomens.
No, they only sting
No, they only bite
7. why do leaf cutter ants cut leaves?
They only eat leaves
They eat the leaves as a primary source of nutrients.
They use the leaves to grow fungus in which they eat
They use the leaves to feed aphids in which they eat
8. What is the definition of Gamergates in myrmecology?
The size of the ant's head
The soldier cast in an ant colony
Worker ants that can lay fertile eggs
Worker ants that forages more often than others
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Level 67
Feb 22, 2022
Holy cow, that was a tough quiz!