Sociogenetic Organization of the Red Honey Ant (<i>Melophorus bagoti</i>)
Kin selection and inclusive fitness are thought to be key factors explaining the reproductive altruism displayed by workers in eusocial insect species. However, when a colony’s queen has mated with <2 males, workers may increase their fitness by producing their own male offspring. Conversely, whe...
Main Authors: | Nathan Lecocq de Pletincx, Serge Aron |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/11/755 |
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