Nutrient stores predict task behaviors in diverse ant species
In eusocial species, including ants and honeybees, sterile or non-reproductive workers can specialize in task-specific behaviors, such as brood care and foraging for food. The mechanisms underlying task-specific behaviors include genetic, physiological and environmental factors. Here we compare corp...
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Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing,
2016-08-26T14:41:49Z.
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