Termite behavior after disruption of tandem runs (VIDEO)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

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Researchers found that termites in same-sex pairings acted in a similar way to termites in opposite-sex pairings when the termites were separated. Leaders paused while followers searched, regardless of whether the termite was female or male.

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OIST

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