Termite colonies are based on a caste system. Workers feed and build the colony. Soldiers defend the colony. Primary reproductives are the king and queen. Supplementary reproductives are males and females that reproduce.
Termite Lifecycle Stages
Termite EggsTermite eggs are difficult to find as they are small, translucent, and well-protected. Queens lay only a portion of a colonys eggs. Supplementary reproductives are bred to lay the majority and replace their ruler once dead. Termite LarvaeTermite larvae develop from eggs. Through a series of moltings, they develop into four castes: worker, soldier, and reproductive (supplementary or primary). Termites communicate chemically to determine the caste of a larva. |
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