Dive deep into the fascinating world of ant colonies! Test your knowledge about the intricate and surprising facts of these tiny but mighty wonders of nature.
1. What is the primary role of a queen ant in the colony?
Foraging and storage
Defending the nest
Mating and laying eggs
Building tunnels
2. How are new ant colonies typically established?
By queens replacing workers
By worker ants laying eggs
By merging existing colonies
Swarming with winged reproductive females
3. Which castes of ants are responsible for protecting the colony?
Worker ants
Queen ants
Drone ants
Soldier ants
4. What distinguishes queen ants from other ants in the colony?
Always have no wings
Queen ants have wings initially and larger body size
Always larger with heavier abdomens
Always forage for food
5. What is the purpose of ant pheromones?
Claim territories
Communicate and coordinate activities
Defend the nest
Attract prey
6. What are super colonies?
Queens absent in nests
Large single nest
Single large colony
Multiple connected nests
7. What are worker ants primarily responsible for?
Foraging and caregiving duties
Only defending nests
Just tunnel building
Mate and lay eggs
8. What type of habitat do most ant species prefer?
Urban areas
Forested areas
Desert areas
Mountainous regions
9. How are jobs typically assigned in ant colonies?
Randomly each day
Genetic coding decides
Colony-wide instructions
Based on age and task specialization
10. What typically triggers the birth of new queens and males in an ant colony?
Detected threats
Overpopulation in nests
Seasonal changes
Food scarcity
11. How do ant colonies contribute to the ecosystem?
Soil aeration
Producing honey
Plant pollination
Water management
12. Which species are notable for creating super colonies?
Argentine ants
Harvester ants
Carpenter ants
Leafcutter ants
13. What happens to male ants after their mating flights?
Become workers
They die shortly
Continue mating
Form new colonies
14. What causes seasonal variation in the size of an ant colony?
Fluctuations in worker population
Nest locations chosen
Types of eggs laid
Lifespan of queens
15. What do ants primarily use to mark their trails?
