Copularium
- Pronunciation
- /koh-pyoo-LAY-ree-um/
- Category
- Social Behavior
- Singular
- Copularium
- Plural
- Copularia
Definition
The initial chamber constructed by a pair of colony-founding termites.
Etymology
From Latin 'copula', meaning 'union'.
Example
The copularium provides a protected space for the initial development of the termite colony.
Related Terms
- Termites
- Colony Founding
- Nest Structure
Usage Notes
Copularia are often constructed underground and may be used for several generations of termites.