Question 9
BehaviourThe adaptive importance of nuptial flight from termite colonies is to
- A.ensure cross-breeding between members of one colony and another
- B.expel the reproductives so as to provide enough food for other members.
- C.disperse the reproductives in order to establish new colonies
- D.provide abundant food for birds and other animals during the early rains.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (disperse the reproductives in order to establish new colonies)
Explanation
At the start of the rains winged kings and queens fly out, pair up, shed their wings and start new nests. This spreads termites to new places.