eusocial

[yoo-soh-shuhl]

eu·so·cial

[yoo-soh-shuhl]
adjective Animal Behavior.
of or pertaining to a form of insect society, as that of ants, characterized by specialization of tasks and cooperative care of the young.

Origin:
1970–75; eu- + social

eu·so·ci·al·i·ty [yoo-soh-shee-al-i-tee] , noun
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Eusocial is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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