Question

termites are insects that live in colonies. in a colony, the king and a queen are responsible for reproduction. workers spend most of their time caring for the other termites and building the nest. soldiers protect the nest from attacks. the organization of the termite colony is an example of which benefit of social behavior?
○ foraging
○ protection
○ reproduction
○ division of labor

Explanation:

In termite colonies, different - castes have specific roles like reproduction (king and queen), protection (soldiers), and foraging/building (workers). This shows a division of labor where each group contributes to the survival and functioning of the colony, which is a key aspect of social behavior.

Answer:

division of labor