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Preferred term

social insect

Definition

[Henderson's] the species of insect that live in organized groups and colonies, with division of labour between different morphological forms and which include many bees, ants and wasps (Hymenoptera) and the termites (Isoptera). \ \

Broader concept

species

Entry terms

social insects

Scope note

social insect

Creator

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2195-3997

URI

http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/20607

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Created 10/12/16, last modified 2/17/19

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