Caste polymorphism of apterous line of the Neotropical termite Nasutitermes corniger (Motschulsky) (Isoptera, Termitidae)
Termite societies are structured by individuals that can be grouped into castes and instars. The development of these instars in most species occurs in irregular patterns and sometimes is distinguished subcastes in physical systems that originate polymorphic soldiers and workers. In this study, we c...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Entomologia
2013-09-01
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Series: | Revista Brasileira de Entomologia |
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