Dinergate

/ˈdɪnərɡeɪt/ noun

Definition

A foraging worker ant that exhibits behavioral or morphological characteristics between a regular worker and a soldier caste, or an ant engaging in individual foraging.

Etymology

From Latin 'dineros' (possibly meaning 'two-part') or disputed etymology + 'gate' (from 'enegates'). Entomological term from myrmecology (ant science).

Kelly Says

Ant colonies are so sophisticated they have flexible workers that can switch jobs—dinergates are the freelancers of the ant world, breaking the rigid caste system when the colony needs them to.

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