Soldier Caste-Specific Protein 1 Is Involved in Soldier Differentiation in Termite <i>Reticulitermes aculabialis</i>
Termite soldiers are a unique caste among social insects, and their differentiation can be induced by Juvenile hormone (JH) from workers through two molts (worker–presoldier–soldier). However, the molecular mechanism underlying the worker-to-soldier transformation in termites is poorly understood. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/6/502 |