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The role of microgynes in the reproductive strategy of the neotropical ant Ectatomma ruidum.

Die Naturwissenschaften - 1 Apr 2011

Lenoir Jean-Christophe, Lachaud Jean-Paul, Nettel Alejandro, Fresneau Dominique, Poteaux Chantal

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Miniaturized queens, microgynes, are regarded as an alternative reproductive strategy sparsely present through the ant world. The described roles of miniaturized queens include alternative short-distance dispersal morphs, an adaptation to polygyny and inquiline parasites. Some of these inquiline parasite microgynes have been described as a separate species from their host. In the poneromorph group, miniaturized...

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PMID: 21380620
DOI: 10.1007/s00114-011-0774-3

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