Honeybee rebel workers invest less in risky foraging than normal workers
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-27844-w
Abstract: In eusocial insect colonies, workers have individual preferences for performing particular tasks. Previous research suggests that these preferences might be associated with worker reproductive potential; however, different studies have yielded inconsistent results. This study constitutes… read more here.
Keywords: honeybee rebel; invest less; workers invest; reproductive potential ... See more keywords
Segmentation of the subcuticular fat body in Apis mellifera females with different reproductive potentials
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93357-8
Abstract: Evolution has created different castes of females in eusocial haplodiploids. The difference between them lies in their functions and vulnerability but above all in their reproductive potentials. Honeybee queens are highly fertile. On the other… read more here.
Keywords: different reproductive; fat body; normal workers; reproductive potentials ... See more keywords