ant caste system

The ant caste system is a structured social hierarchy within an ant colony, where individuals are specialized for specific roles. The primary castes include the queen, who is the reproductive female responsible for laying eggs; workers, sterile females that gather food, care for the young, and protect the colony; and males, whose main role is to mate with the queen. This division of labor ensures the colony's efficiency and survival. Each caste has distinct physical features suited to their roles, enabling ants to work together effectively as a highly organized community.