Parental Nitrogen Transfer and Apparent Absence of N2 Fixation during Colony Foundation in Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki
Colony foundation and early growth is a critical period in the life-cycle of a termite colony, as the initial family unit is resource limited. One such resource is nitrogen, which is essential for initial colony growth. This study examined the whole-colony nitrogen inventory during foundation and ea...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/9/2/37 |