Callow
- Pronunciation
- /KAL-oh/
- Category
- Development
- Singular
- Callow
- Plural
- Callows
Definition
A recently emerged worker ant, bee, or wasp that has not yet developed its full pigmentation or hardness.
Etymology
From Latin 'caluus', meaning 'smooth' or 'unfledged'.
Example
The callow worker bees were easily distinguishable by their lighter color.
Synonyms
- Newly emerged
- Inexperienced
Related Terms
- Immature
- Fledgling
Usage Notes
Typically used in entomology to describe newly emerged eusocial insects.