Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Home Inspection Practice Exam

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After taking flight and finding a mate, termites lose their what to start a nest?

Wings
Mandibles
Vision
Sense of direction

The correct answer is: Wings

In the lifecycle of termites, after the reproductive phase during which they take flight and seek out a mate, they shed their wings as part of the process of establishing a new colony. This shedding, or loss, of wings signifies their transition from a dispersing reproductive stage to a settled, reproductive state where they will begin to mate and lay eggs. In this context, wings are specifically adapted for the reproductive individuals, known as alates, who use them to leave the parent colony and find new locations for nesting. Once the alates land and find a suitable place, shedding their wings allows them to focus on their new role in the colony without the burden of unnecessary appendages. Understanding this process highlights the biological adaptations termites have developed to ensure the continuation and propagation of their species.