A subcaste of social insects consisting of especially large workers. In ants, this subcaste is often specialized for defense, and called soldiers. (contrast with media and minor workers)
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(2008). Major Worker. In: Capinera, J.L. (eds) Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6359-6_1685
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