Which of the following organisms was introduced in the United States in order to control the population of RIFAs?
A) houseflies
B) fruit flies
C) phorid flies
D) hanging flies
E) caddis flies

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Phorid flies were introduced in the United States as a biological control agent against RIFAs (red imported fire ants). The phorid fly parasitizes RIFAs, stinging them and laying eggs inside their bodies, which then hatch and consume the ant from the inside out, ultimately killing it. This helps to reduce the population of RIFAs in areas where they are invasive and problematic. Houseflies, fruit flies, hanging flies, and caddis flies have not been introduced for this purpose.

Which of the Following Organisms Was Introduced in the United