What is a colony in biology?
Q: What is a colony in biology?
A: A colony in biology refers to a life-style or habit where members of the same species live together.
Q: Are members of a colony genetically linked?
A: Yes, usually the members of a colony are genetically linked by common heredity.
Q: What are some examples of genetically identical clones in a colony?
A: Bryozoa is an example of when members of a colony are genetically identical clones.
Q: In eusociality, are members of a colony the same family?
A: Yes, in eusociality, they are members of an extended family.
Q: What is an example of a colony where the members are joined together as one individual operating as a single unit?
A: The Portuguese Man o' War is an example of a colony where the members are joined together as one individual, which operates as a single unit.
Q: Do most colonies in the groups listed below build a common structure or nest?
A: Yes, most of the colonies in the groups listed below build a common structure or nest.
Q: What is eusociality?
A: Eusociality is the close integration of termites, ants, bees and wasps.
