Colony

A colony is a group of organisms of the same species living closely together, often sharing resources and cooperating. In biology, colonies can refer to colonies of bacteria, fungi, or insects like ants, where members work collectively, sometimes forming complex structures. In human history, a colony is a territory controlled by a distant country, often established for economic gain, settlement, or strategic advantage, with settlers or officials managing the land and its resources. Essentially, colonies involve a group of similar entities living or operating together, either biologically or socially, often with interconnected functions.