Some Birds Follow Moving Swarms of Army Ants in the Tropics

question 3

Multiple Choice

Some birds follow moving swarms of army ants in the tropics. As the ants march along the forest floor hunting insects and small vertebrates, birds follow and pick off any insects or small vertebrates that fly or jump out of the way of the ants. This is an example of what kind of species interaction?

• A) consumption
• B) commensalism
• C) mutualism
• D) parasitism
• E) competition

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Definitions:

Animals

Multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the kingdom Animalia that are characterized by their ability to move, reproduce sexually, and consume organic material.

Sleep

A natural, periodic state of rest for the mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness and reduced responsiveness to external stimuli.

Hours

Units of time equivalent to 60 minutes, used to measure the duration of events or the intervals between them.

Brain Activity

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