ALATE

Alate

Alate refers to the winged form of a social insect . Alate females are typically those destined to become queens, whereas alate males are occasionally referred to as "drones" . However, the existence of reproductives that do not have wings necessitates a term to distinguish the winged from the wingless reproductive forms. This is an example of polymorphism associated with eusociality.

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alate

Noun

  1. A winged, reproductive form of several social insects.

Adjective

  1. Having winglike extensions or parts; winged.

Adverb

  1. recently; lately; of late.
    There hath been alate such tales spread abroad. — Latimer.


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