How do social insects like ants and bees organize their colonies, and what are some of the key behaviors and roles within these complex societies?

Social insects like ants and bees organize their colonies into structured castes: queens (reproductive females), workers (non-reproductive females), and drones (males).

Key Behaviors and Roles:
Communication: They use pheromones and tactile signals to share information about food, danger, and reproductive status.
Foraging: Worker ants and bees collect food and recruit others to assist.
Nest Building: Workers construct and maintain the nest, ensuring a safe environment.
Care of Young: They nurture and protect larvae and pupae until they mature.
Defense: Specialized workers defend the colony from threats.