WAEC Biology 2017 Question 49

Question 49

Behaviour

Which of the following traits is not characteristic of social insects?

  1. A.All members are identical
  2. B.There is division of labour
  3. C.The members dwell in the same habitat
  4. D.Some members protect the queen
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (All members are identical)

Explanation

Social insects such as termites and bees are divided into castes (queen, workers, soldiers, drones) that differ in shape and job. So the members are not identical.