What is another word for social insect?
Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊʃə͡l ˈɪnsɛkt] (IPA) 
Social insects are fascinating creatures that work harmoniously in groups to perform their various functions. Synonyms for the term "social insect" include eusocial insect, colony-forming insect, and communal insect. Eusocial refers to a highly organized social structure where there is a reproductive division of labor, such as in ants, bees and wasps. Colony-forming insects have the ability to create large colonies such as termites, which live in underground nests. Communal insects, on the other hand, live together in close proximity but do not exhibit highly organized social structure, such as certain species of cockroaches and beetles. Overall, social insects provide a wealth of knowledge for scientists to explore and understand the mechanics of collective behavior.
