Florida Carpenter Ant Behavior
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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?

    <p>They exposed the wounds to soil microbes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region are Florida carpenter ants primarily found?

    <p>Southern United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It increases the likelihood of higher survival rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Based on the muscle tissue present in the injury.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Studying whether other ant species perform similar procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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