Termite Biology

Subterranean termite soldiers are easily recognized by their enlarged, darkened heads and oversized mandibles. What is the primary function of the soldier caste?

• Laying eggs to grow the colony
• Foraging for and digesting wood
• Defending the colony against enemies such as ants ✓
• Flying out to establish new colonies

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Within a subterranean termite colony's reproductive caste, which colony member is responsible for laying the eggs?

• The queen ✓
• The workers
• The soldiers
• The winged alates that have not yet shed their wings

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