polycalic

English

Etymology

From poly- +‎ Ancient Greek καλιά (kaliá, “hut, wooden dwelling”) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

polycalic (not comparable)

1. Of a termite or ant colony, spread over multiple mounds or nests.
   • 2014, Y. Abe, Termites: Evolution, Sociality, Symbioses, Ecology, page 344:

     Since mound population and volume are closely correlated, an increase in population must be accompanied by mound-building, either by additions to existing mounds or the development or extension of polycalic systems.

Translations

containing multiple nests

• French: polycalique (fr)