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Evolution and functional implications of stinger shape in ants.

Evolution; international journal of organic evolution - 22 Dec 2024

Casadei-Ferreira Alexandre, Procópio Camacho Gabriela, van de Kamp Thomas, Lattke John E, Machado Feitosa Rodrigo, Economo Evan P

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Trait diversification is often driven by underlying performance tradeoffs in the context of different selective pressures. Evolutionary changes in task specialization may influence how species respond to tradeoffs and alter diversification. We conducted this study to investigate the functional morphology, evolutionary history, and tempo and mode of evolution of the Hymenoptera stinger using Ectatomminae ants as a...

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PMID: 39367612
DOI: 10.1093/evolut/qpae142

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