Resource adaptation drives the size-complexity rule in termites.

Abstract excerpt

The size-complexity rule posits that the evolution of larger cooperative groups should favour more division of labour. Examples include more cell types in larger multicellular organisms, and more polymorphic castes in larger eusocial colonies. However, a correlation between division of labour and group size may reflect a shared response of both traits to resource availability and/or profitability. Here, this...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Food
• Share to Infertility
• Share to Isoptera