Which of the Following Is NOT a Strategy That Leaf-Cutter

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strategy that leaf-cutter ants use to avoid parasitoid flies specialized to hunt large ants?

• A) Small ants forage during the day, when the flies are active.
• B) Large ants forage at night, when the flies are inactive.
• C) Small ants guard larger ants during the day, when the flies are active.
• D) Small ants perform all foraging tasks for the ant colony.

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