Study suggests theory for insect colonies as 'superorganisms'

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 10:57 in Biology & Nature

New A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Florida has shown insect colonies follow some of the same biological "rules" as individuals, a finding that suggests insect societies operate like a single "superorganism" in terms of their physiology and life cycle.

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