Insect that collaborates through stigmergy (7)

I believe the answer is:

termite

(Other definitions for termite that I've seen before include "Mound-building insect" , "White ant" , "Social insect" , "Mound builder" , "Whitish antlike insect" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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