Dive into the fascinating world of ant colonies! This quiz will test your knowledge on various facts about ant behavior, structure, and their incredible society. See how much you know about these tiny but mighty insects.
1. What is the primary role of the queen ant in a colony?
Gathering food
Laying eggs
Building tunnels
Defending nest
2. Which type of chemical signal do ants use to communicate within the colony?
Pheromones
Light signals
Sound waves
Body language
3. What is the process called where ants share food and chemical signals to ensure nutrition distribution?
Filtration
Metabolization
Trophallaxis
Absorption
4. Which ant species is known for having only female members?
L. niger
C. rufipes
S. fugax
M. smithii
5. Which unique fungus affects some ant species and takes control of their bodies?
Basidiomycota
Aspergillus
Ophiocordyceps
Candida
6. What type of trail do ants leave to lead others to food sources?
Sound signals
Pheromones
Visual cues
Vibrations
7. How large can some super colonies grow in terms of individual ants?
60 million
120 million
300 million
30 million
8. In which experiment did ants show their ability to solve collective needs even in microgravity?
Mars Rover
Everest Expedition
International Space Station
Deep Sea Submarine
9. Which is the most painful stinging ant in the world?
Fire ant
Carpenter ant
Bullet ant
Army ant
10. What term describes the study of ants?
Herpetology
Myrmecology
Entomology
Ecology
11. What is the primary role of male ants in a colony?
Reproduction
Building nests
Food collection
Defense duty
12. Why do worker ants not lay their own eggs?
Physical limits
Nutrient lack
Social evolution
Life span
13. In what kind of climate conditions do ant colonies thrive the most?
Heat and moisture
High altitude
Dry environment
Cold weather
14. What primary strategy do ants use to defend their territory from invaders?
