Under Level 1 is where much of the 'Underground' action takes place, as it is accepted as communal space by many species. Under Level 1 performs two functions in regards to the Underground and it's inhabitants; Egg chambers and Common Travelways.
Egg chambers are constructed surprisingly close to the Surface Level, as many eggs need to be dragged into the sunlight for warmth, and then back into the earth to cool down, this maintenance is carried out by the workers of the colony. Once the larvae hatch, the workers will carry them deeper into the colony to the 'nursery' chambers.
Common Travelways are a necessary component of the Underground, as many insects travel...UNDERGROUND ...logically their paths will cross, and so a sophisticated network of caverns and tunnels is spread out just below the surface level. Often times these paths will lead into a rival colony, if an aggressive insect or group of insects should enter an enemy colony, the colony would release an 'alarm' pheromone to alert the soldiers of the invaders.
More to follow soon enough!
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