The theory of "induced defenses" suggests that production of defenses is expensive and that colonies which defend themselves too early or too heavily will have reduced growth rates and lifespans.
Teori "pertahanan diinduksi" menunjukkan bahwa produksi pertahanan mahal dan bahwa koloni yang mempertahankan diri terlalu dini atau terlalu berat akan memiliki tingkat pertumbuhan dan rentang hidup berkurang.