Termite kings may have lost their sperm tails, but they gained a family. This story was originally featured on Nautilus.

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You've likely not heard of the term myrmecophily. Literally meaning ant love, it refers to ants' bonds with other organisms.

A warmer than usual winter is causing a proliferation of invasive species, subterranean termites, and other pests that can ...

This involved losing a suite of genes, which contributed to their complex shift from solitary cockroaches to mega-socialite ...

Learn more about termite evolution and how shedding key genes from their cockroach ancestors helped them build more complex ...

Florida's coastal and urban counties continue to see the spread of two invasive termite species beyond South Florida. The species are now threatening structures statewide, according to a new ...

Learn the difference between termites and carpenter ants, including how they look, the damage they cause, and what Southern homeowners should know to protect their homes.

From powerful birds of prey to tiny songbirds, and blind snakes to miniscule flies, an impressive range of species have ...

Termites did not evolve complex societies by adding new genetic features. Instead, scientists found that they became more ...

Termites are the descendants of cockroaches, and have undergone significant genetic change to live in vast colonies where ...

What is the longest-lived insect in the world? Think decades, not years, and you'll have your surprising answer!