Alex noticed a hole in the base of a wooden wall. On furthur investigation, he found traces of pheromones near the hole. Which among the following might have destroyed the wooden wall?
A
Mosquitoes
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B
Butterflies
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C
Silkworms
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D
Ants
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Solution
The correct option is A Mosquitoes Ants bore through the wooden surfaces to build their nests. Pheromones are chemicals released by ants which help their fellow ants to search for food and also help in communication.