Ant Community Structure and Functions

In the rainforests of Australia, green ants live in large communities. These communities start small, with a few hundred ants searching for a place to build their home. The ants work together to construct a nest by pulling leaves together and using silk produced by their larvae. The nest provides a safe, waterproof home and houses the queen, who is vital for the colony's survival.

Where do green ants typically form their communities?

• In the deserts of Africa

• In the rainforests of Australia

• In the mountains of Europe

• In the grasslands of North America

What is the initial size of a green ant family when they start building their home?

• A few thousand ants

• A few hundred ants

• A few dozen ants

• A few million ants

How do the ants manage to pull the leaves together during nest construction?

• By digging tunnels

• By using their wings

• By climbing on each other's backs

• By using their silk

What do the larvae produce that is essential for nest building?

• Honey

• Silk

• Pollen

• Wax

How do worker ants stimulate the larvae to produce silk?

• By feeding them

• By shaking them

• By stroking them with their antennae

• By singing to them

What is the primary purpose of the completed nest?

• To store food

• To act as a trap for predators

• To serve as a waterproof home

• To provide a playground

Who is the leader of the ant community?

• The queen

• The fastest ant

• The oldest ant

• The strongest ant

What would happen to the community without the queen?

• It would become larger

• It would thrive

• It would become more aggressive

• It would fail