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How is work divided in a naked mole rat colony?

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The mole rats divide up the specialized chores, such as collecting food, disposing of waste, and digging tunnels. The colonies have extensive tunnel systems and a large central area for nesting. Naked mole rats are classified as Phylum Chordata , subphylum Vertebrata, class Mammalia, order Rodentia.

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