superorganism

A superorganism is an organized society that functions as a single, cohesive unit, much like an individual organism. This concept is most commonly applied to social insects, such as ants or bees, where individuals within the colony work together for the survival and reproduction of the group as a whole. These societies exhibit a division of labor and coordinated behaviors that allow them to achieve goals unattainable by solitary individuals. While the term is often used for insect colonies, it can also describe other forms of sociality where individuals are modified for specialized functions within a larger collective.12