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