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n. [Gr. makros, large; ergate, worker](ARTHROPODA: Insecta)In Formicidae, an unusually large worker.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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macrergate — noun An unusually large worker ant. Ant: micrergate … Wiktionary
macrergate — mac·rer·gate … English syllables
macrergate — noun see macroergate … Useful english dictionary
micrergate — noun An unusually small worker ant. Ant: macrergate … Wiktionary
macr- — combining form or macro Etymology: French & Latin, from Greek makr , makro long, from makros more at meager 1. : long macrobiotic … Useful english dictionary
