TED-Ed: Coneheads, egg stacks and anteater attacks: The reign of a termite queen | Barbara Thorne

The video explores the life cycle of conehead termites, starting with a termite's flight and mating. It details the formation and growth of a colony, highlighting the roles of workers and soldiers. The video also covers the reproductive process, nest building, and defense mechanisms against predators like anteaters. As the colony matures, it expands through satellite nests, with termite queens having long lifespans, ensuring the colony's persistence for decades.

Explain the significance of pheromones in termite behavior.

What happens to the colony when the original queens and kings die?