JAMB Biology 1997 Question 48

Question 48

Behaviour

The three classes in a termitarium are

  1. A.soldiers, queen and workers
  2. B.workers, soldiers and reproductives
  3. C.soldiers, workers and kings
  4. D.kings, queen and soldiers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (workers, soldiers and reproductives)

Explanation

A termite colony has three castes: workers, soldiers and reproductives (the king and queen).