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Florida Carpenter Ant Behavior

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What unique behavior was recently discovered in Florida carpenter ants?

They use pheromones exclusively for communication.

They perform life-saving 'surgeries' on injured nestmates. (correct)

They migrate seasonally to different regions.

They build nests from various materials.

What is a distinguishing feature of Florida carpenter ants compared to some other ant species?

They have specialized glands for producing honey.

They lack glands that produce antimicrobial substances. (correct)

They only live in bare soil without any wood.

They are capable of flight like other ant species.

How did researchers conduct the study on the injury responses of Florida carpenter ants?

They brought ants to a lab and inflicted controlled injuries. (correct)

They observed interactions in a group setting without any injuries.

They observed ants in their natural habitat.

They used artificial nests made of plastic.

What was the method used by researchers to expose the ants' wounds to potential infections?

They exposed the wounds to soil microbes. Signup and view all the answers

In which region are Florida carpenter ants primarily found?

Southern United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason ants perform amputations on injured companions with femur injuries?

It increases the likelihood of higher survival rates. Signup and view all the answers

How do ants differentiate their treatments for femur and tibia injuries?

Based on the muscle tissue present in the injury. Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of hemolymph flow on the surgical decision-making of ants?

Slower hemolymph flow allows for more time to perform surgery. Signup and view all the answers

What is the survival rate of untreated ants with tibia injuries?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What future research plans do scientists have regarding ant surgical procedures?

Studying whether other ant species perform similar procedures. Signup and view all the answers