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Caste-specific expression of genetic variation in the size of antibiotic-producing glands of leaf-cutting ants.

Proceedings. Biological sciences - 22 Feb 2010

Hughes W O H, Bot A N M, Boomsma J J

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Social insect castes represent some of the most spectacular examples of phenotypic plasticity, with each caste being associated with different environmental conditions during their life. Here we examine the level of genetic variation in different castes of two polyandrous species of Acromyrmex leaf-cutting ant for the antibiotic-producing metapleural gland, which has a major role in defence against parasites....

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PMID: 19864289
DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2009.1415
PMCID: PMC2842681

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