Termites transfer inhibiting pheromones to suppress female offspring from becoming fertile through a mutual feeding process called

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Termites transfer inhibiting pheromones through a mutual feeding process called trophallaxis. This allows them to suppress female offspring from becoming fertile. Mimicry refers to an organism imitating the appearance or behavior of another species for survival, biological control refers to the use of natural enemies to control pests, diapause is a form of hibernation or dormancy in insects, and saprophagous behavior refers to organisms that feed on dead and decaying matter.

Termites Transfer Inhibiting Pheromones to Suppress Female Offspring from Becoming