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brood
The immature members of a colony collectively, including eggs, nymphs, larvae, and pupae.

In the strict sense, eggs and pupae are not members of the society, but they are nevertheless referred to as part of the brood.

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brood cell
A specially-prepared space or structure in the nests of bees and wasps in which food is stored, an egg is laid, and the larva completes its development.
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