Question on: JAMB Biology - 2024
The organisms that adopt swarming as an adaptation to overcome overcrowding are
A
Agama lizard
B
tilapia
C
rats
D
termites
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Correct Option: D
Termites are known to adopt swarming as an adaptation to overcome overcrowding in their colonies. When a termite colony becomes overcrowded, winged reproductive individuals (alates) are produced. These alates swarm, leave the original colony, and establish new colonies, thus alleviating the overcrowding.
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