Invasion Alert: Red Imported Fire Ants Quiz

The correct answer is "Mounds" because the sentence suggests that the ants live in large covered structures. Mounds are typically large, dome-shaped structures that ants build as their nests, providing shelter and protection. The other options, such as hills, apartments, and ditches, do not accurately describe the type of structures that ants typically live in.

These ants are originated from Brazil.

The scientific name for this species is Solenopsis invicta.

The correct answer is RIFA. This is the abbreviation name for the species mentioned in the question.

Ants can cause damage to farming goods, electrical wires, and plants as they can contaminate and destroy crops, chew through electrical insulation, and feed on plant material. However, ants do not cause damage to sand as they do not feed on it or affect its composition.

The most dangerous fact about these ants is that they sting repeatedly. This means that if someone or something gets stung by these ants, they will continue to sting, causing more pain and potentially more damage. This increases the risk of severe reactions and complications, making them even more dangerous.

Fire ant colonies can contain up to 250,000 worker ants. This large number of worker ants allows the colony to efficiently carry out tasks such as foraging for food, caring for the young, and defending the colony. The high number of worker ants also ensures the survival and growth of the colony, as they work together to maintain the nest and support the queen ant's reproductive success.

Fire ants are called so because they have a reddish appearance and their sting is very painful, often described as feeling like a fire burn.