Social Insect
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<speciesfyi-glossary slug="social-insect"></speciesfyi-glossary>Definition
An insect that lives in organized colonies with division of labor, such as ants, bees, wasps, and termites.
Detailed Explanation
Social insects represent less than 2% of all insect species but account for over 50% of insect biomass on Earth, reflecting their ecological dominance. Their colonies function as superorganisms — individuals sacrifice direct reproduction for collective success. Termite mounds regulate internal temperature and CO₂ to within fractions of a degree. Army ants function as mobile colony units that can overwhelm prey far larger than any individual ant could subdue.