Queen size dimorphism in ants

Many polymorphisms are linked to alternative reproductive strategies. In animals, this is particularly common in males. Ant queens are an important exception. The case of ant queen size dimorphisms has not been studied in sufficient detail, and thus this thesis aimed at elucidating causes and conseq...

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Main Author: Rüppell, Olav
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2000
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Online Access:https://opus.bibliothek.uni-wuerzburg.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/151
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https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-1914
https://opus.bibliothek.uni-wuerzburg.de/files/151/dissertation.pdf