Termite colonies, composed of large numbers of siblings, develop an important caste-based
division of labor; individuals in these societies interact via intra-or intercaste chemical …

Termite mounds are fascinating because of their intriguing composition of numerous
geometric shapes and materials. However, little is known about these structures, or of their …

Maximizing food intake while minimizing risk is an important trade-off in the foraging
behavior of most animals. In general, foragers are vulnerable and the ability to trade off …

In addition to its builders, termite nests are known to house a variety of secondary
opportunistic termite species so‐called inquilines, but little is known about the mechanisms …

The performance of eusocial insect colonies is optimized by the division of labor among
castes. Throughout the evolution of termites, there was an evident increase in the proportion …

Nests of the termite Constrictotermes sp. can be cohabited by obligatory inquilines
Inquilinitermes sp. Recent studies have shown that inquilines establish themselves in …

Symbiosis, the living‐together of unlike organisms, underlies every major transition in
evolution and pervades most ecological dynamics. Among examples of symbioses, the …

Symbioses between social insects and fungi can drive important processes in both. We
show previously unrealised prevalence and diversity of Trichoderma species (Ascomycota …

During foraging, organisms need to assess the costs and benefits related to resources
wanted. An energy‐efficient way of locating and deciding among new food sources is to use …

Abstract Potter wasps (Vespidae: Eumeninae) are known to exhibit not only sophisticated
preying strategies but also a remarkable ability to manipulate clay during nest building. Due …