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caste
In colonies of social insects, any group of individuals which are structurally and/or behaviorally distinct and perform specialized tasks; for example, the "soldiers" of termites and ants and the workers of hornets and honeybees.
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caste system
1. A rigid system of class distinction.
2. A form of stratification defined by unequal access to economic resources and prestige, which is acquired at birth and does not permit individuals to alter their rank.
2. A form of stratification defined by unequal access to economic resources and prestige, which is acquired at birth and does not permit individuals to alter their rank.