​Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFAs) Disrupt Natural Communities by ____

question 79

Multiple Choice

​Red imported fire ants (RIFAs) disrupt natural communities by ____.

• A) ​congregating inside electrical equipment
• B) ​competing with native ant populations
• C) ​stinging humans with deadly venom
• D) ​disrupting pasture land
• E) ​killing Texas horned lizards

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Definitions:

Ethylene Oxide

A highly reactive, flammable gas used primarily to produce ethylene glycol and as a sterilant for medical equipment and supplies.

N-pentyllithium

A lithium organic compound used as a strong base and nucleophile in organic synthesis, with a pentyl group attached to lithium.

Aqueous Acid

An acid that is dissolved in water, where it dissociates to some extent into hydrogen ions and anions.

2-phenylethanol

A fragrant organic compound with a floral scent, used in perfumery and also known as phenethyl alcohol.