Termite Queen Biology and Behavior

The video explores the life of a termite queen, who can grow up to 100 times larger than other termites after mating. Despite her size, she leads a demanding life, producing up to 30,000 eggs daily. Workers in the colony care for her and the eggs, which are taken to a nursery. These workers also have roles in food collection, tunnel building, and defense, ensuring the survival of the colony and the queen's potential 150 million eggs over her 15-year lifespan.

What is a notable physical characteristic of a termite queen compared to other termites?

• She is brightly colored.

• She has a long tail.

• She is much larger.

• She has wings.

How many eggs can a healthy termite queen produce in a single day?

• 50,000 eggs

• 1,000 eggs

• 10,000 eggs

• 30,000 eggs

Where are the eggs taken after being laid by the termite queen?

• To the surface

• To a nursery in the tunnels

• To the queen's chamber

• To the outer walls

What additional roles do worker termites perform besides caring for the queen and her eggs?

• They only care for the queen.

• They act as scouts.

• They collect food, build tunnels, and act as soldiers.

• They only build tunnels.

How long can a termite queen's lifespan be?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

Approximately how many eggs can a termite queen produce over her lifetime?

• 200 million

• 150 million

• 100 million

• 50 million