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polyethism
polyethism n.
Brit. 
/ˌpɒlɪˈiːθɪz(ə)m/
, /ˌpɒlɪˈiːθɪz(ə)m/U.S. /ˌpɑliˈiˌθɪz(ə)m/
[ < poly- comb. form + ancient Greek ἦθος character (see ethos n.) + -ism suffix] Entomology the display of different patterns of behaviour by particular individuals within a colony of social insects./ˌpɑliˈiˌθɪz(ə)m/ΘΚΠ
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polyethism1965
1965 Science 30 July 546/1 The phenomena associated with castes in social insects can be classified as anatomical polymorphism, biochemical polymorphism, and polyethism (variation in behaviour resulting in division of labour).
1994 P. J. Gullan & P. S. Cranston Insects xi. 299/2 Often there is an age polyethism: newly emerged workers tend to remain in the nest engaged in construction and food distribution.
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