eusociality in vertebrates

Eusociality in vertebrates is a rare social structure where individuals work together in a highly organized system, often with specialized roles like workers, queens, or soldiers. These animals cooperate in tasks such as raising young, defending the group, and gathering food, often sacrificing personal reproduction to benefit the colony. Examples include naked mole-rats and certain fish species. This complex behavior involves high levels of social bonding, communication, and division of labor, allowing the colony to thrive collectively even though individual members may have limited reproductive rights.