👉 In the context of biology, a "talpid" is a type of insect that hatches from an egg. These insects are typically found in the nests of other insects or plants. The main function of a talpid is to protect the eggs and hatchlings within the nest. There are many different types of talpids, including the common talpid (which hatches from the eggs of cockroaches) and the silver talpid (which hatches from the eggs of the sn