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Thrifty phenotypes in ants: Extending a human developmental hypothesis to a superorganism
2024-10-01
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<h4> A bstract </h4> Adaptation to extreme environments is commonly assumed to occur through microevolutionary change. However, studies of high-altitude human populations show that organisms can also respond to nutritional stress through developmental plasticity, producing thrifty phenotypes that prioritize essential function over costly structures. Whether this adaptive strategy extends beyond humans, and how...
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- 31b120a2-2a60-5af2-b829-cc912638f11e
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- 10.1101/2024.09.29.615703