Tag: Emergent behavior

Group of the small termite on decaying timber. The termite on the ground is searching for food to feed the larvae in the cavity.

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Robert J. Marks
Date
June 1, 2026

Categorized
Animal mind, Logic, Mathematics

Tagged
Emergent behavior, Featured, Pheromones, Swarm intelligence, Termites}

Monday Micro Softy 81: Termites Are Surprisingly Smart

_{Provided we agree to count swarm intelligence, which we also use in computer science} _{Robert J. Marks
June 1, 2026

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Animal mind, Logic, Mathematics}

Swarm intelligence enables the colony to converge on the shortest and most efficient path to food without any individual being especially smart.