Breeding system, colony structure, and genetic differentiation in the Camponotus festinatus species complex of carpenter ants.

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All social insects live in highly organized societies. However, different social insect species display striking variation in social structure. This variation can significantly affect the genetic structure within populations and, consequently, the divergence between species. The purpose of this study was to determine if variation in social structure was associated with species diversification in the Camponotus...

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