Social Insect Behavior and Nesting

The video explores the fascinating world of social insects, focusing on termites, ants, and honeybees. These insects live in colonies with a queen and have specialized roles. Ants build underground nests, bees live in hives, and termites construct tall nests. Each colony has workers and soldiers to maintain and protect their community.

What is a common feature of social insects?

• They do not build nests.

• They do not lay eggs.

• They have a queen.

• They live alone.

Where do ants typically build their nests?

• In trees

• On leaves

• In underground tunnels

• In water

What is the primary role of soldier ants?

• To guard the nest

• To clean the nest

• To gather food

• To lay eggs

How many queen bees are typically found in a hive?

• Two

• None

• One

• Several

What task do worker bees NOT perform?

• Making food

• Guarding the hive

• Controlling the hive's temperature

• Laying eggs

What is unique about termite nests?

• They are built in water.

• They are made of leaves.

• They can be up to 50 ft high.

• They are underground.

What role do soldier termites play in the colony?

• Caring for eggs

• Building the nest

• Laying eggs

• Protecting the colony