Groups which show social behaviour

In conclusion

Lions and bees show a high level of social organization and behaviour. In both cases the members of the group are directly related to each other. Social organization of this kind gives protection to the individual members of the group.

The group also has a territory which it defends from all other groups of animals. The territory ensures enough food for everyone and steps are taken to prevent the territory becoming overcrowded e.g. bees will swarm if their number becomes too great. (Overcrowding means less food for each individual and a risk of disease.)

Finally, the group shows co-operation and division of labour, making it more efficient and successful.

• Interdependence of Living Things : Introduction
• Groups which show social behaviour
• Social Insects : Bees
• Social Insects : Ants
• Social Insects : Termites
• Chapter Summary (useful for revison)
• Questions relating to this chapter
• Top of Page

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