The phrase "small colony" refers to a group of living organisms, like ants or bees, that live and work together in a small community.
Sentences with «small colony»
The animals weigh 7 - 8 gram and live in small colonies of up to 40 individuals. (leibniz-izw.de)
This division of labor is most marked in larger colonies (those found on larger trees), while workers in smaller colonies do both jobs. (sciencemag.org)
For smaller colonies, hand pulling has been effective. (massaudubon.org)