Effect of Juvenile Hormone on Worker Behavioral Transition in the Red Imported Fire Ant, <i>Solenopsis invicta</i> (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
The division of labor among workers is a defining characteristic of social insects and plays a pivotal role in enhancing the competitive advantage of their colony. Juvenile hormone (JH) has long been hypothesized to be the essential driver in regulating the division of labor due to its ability to ac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/12/934 |