(Epi)Genetic Mechanisms Underlying the Evolutionary Success of Eusocial Insects
Eusocial insects, such as bees, ants, and wasps of the Hymenoptera and termites of the Blattodea, are able to generate remarkable diversity in morphology and behavior despite being genetically uniform within a colony. Most eusocial insect species display caste structures in which reproductive abilit...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/6/498 |