Early queen infection shapes developmental dynamics and induces long-term disease protection in incipient ant colonies
Infections early in life can have enduring effects on an organism's development and immunity. In this study, we show that this equally applies to developing ‘superorganisms’––incipient social insect colonies. When we exposed newly mated Lasius niger ant queens to a low pathogen dose, their colo...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021
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