Caste
Imagine trying to manage a busy household where everyone has their own specific chores to keep things running smoothly. This is akin to a caste system in an insect society, where different groups of insects are assigned specialized tasks, like foraging for food, caring for the young, or defending the colony. Just as each family member has a role that contributes to the overall functioning of the household, each caste in an insect society has a unique function that ensures the success and efficiency of the colony.
Practice Version
Caste: A group of individuals in an insect society that performs specialized tasks. Caste. In science, a caste is a group within a social species that has a specific role, such as workers or soldiers in ants or bees.