page_title: Caste (biology)
hierarchical_section_title: Caste (biology)
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch&#x3a;&#32; Bienenwaben der westlichen Honigbiene mit Eiern und Brut. Die seitlichen Wände der Zellen sind bis zum Boden der Zellen entfernt. Die Eier stehen schräg aufrecht auf dem Boden der Zellen. Die Larven oder Maden (hier Drohnen etwa 3-4 Tage nach dem Schlüpfen aus dem Ei) schwimmen in einem milchig-weißen Futtersaft.English&#x3a;&#32; Honeycomb of honey bees with eggs and larvae. The walls of the cells have been removed. The larvae (drones) are about 3 or 4 days old.Français&#x202f;&#x3a;&#32; Rayon de cire d'abeilles domestiques portant des œufs et des larves. Les parois des cellules ont été enlevées. Les larves (des faux-bourdons) sont âgées de 3 à 4 jours.Português&#x202f;&#x3a;&#32; Favo de abelhas com ovos e larvas. As paredes das celas foram removidas. As larvas (zangões) têm entre três e quatro dias de idade.中文&#xff1a; 蜜蜂的蜂巢，可见虫卵和幼虫。蜂巢的外壳已经去除，幼虫大约3-4天。
context_page_description: In some eusocial species, individuals of one species live together in colonies. These groups are often called nests or hives. Often there is a division of labour. In Hymenoptera, for example, a hive may have several kinds of females, which by Polyphenism carry out different tasks, and whose bodies are different.
  Such specialized types in one species are known as castes. Castes that are not involved in producing offspring are usually sterile. The term originally comes from the caste-system in Hinduism.
context_section_description: In some eusocial species, individuals of one species live together in colonies. These groups are often called nests or hives. Often there is a division of labour. In Hymenoptera, for example, a hive may have several kinds of females, which by Polyphenism carry out different tasks, and whose bodies are different. 
  Such specialized types in one species are known as castes. Castes that are not involved in producing offspring are usually sterile. The term originally comes from the caste-system in Hinduism.
caption: Honeycomb with eggs, and larvae. These are about 3-4 days old.
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