Soldier-specific modification of the mandibular motor neurons in termites.

Soldier-specific modification of the mandibular motor neurons in termites.

Social insects exhibit a variety of caste-specific behavioral tendencies that constitute the basis of division of labor within the colony. In termites, the soldier caste display distinctive defense behaviors, such as aggressively attacking enemies with well-developed mandibles, while the other caste...

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Main Authors: Yuki Ishikawa, Hitoshi Aonuma, Toru Miura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-07-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/18612458/?tool=EBI

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