Size and shape in the evolution of ant worker morphology
Morphological evolution in ants has been traditionally thought as being strongly influenced by selection for colony ergonomic efficiency. Although many studies have focused on the evolution of social characteristics in ants, little is known about the evolution of worker morphology at a macroevolutio...
Main Authors: | Marcio R. Pie, Marcel K. Tschá |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2013-11-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/205.pdf |
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