What does ergate mean?
Ergate means (entomology) A worker ant..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(entomology) A worker ant..
The worker (ergates) is characterized by the complete absence of wings and a very small (stenonotal) thorax, much simplified in the structure of its sclerites.
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Ergate means (entomology) A worker ant..
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The worker (ergates) is characterized by the complete absence of wings and a very small (stenonotal) thorax, much simplified in the structure of its sclerites.
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