The evolution of queen control over worker reproduction in the social Hymenoptera
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3324
Abstract: Abstract A trademark of eusocial insect species is reproductive division of labor, in which workers forego their own reproduction while the queen produces almost all offspring. The presence of the queen is key for maintaining… read more here.
Keywords: queen control; reproduction; evolution; queen ... See more keywords
Eggs sampling as an effective tool for identifying the incidence of viruses in honey bees involved in artificial queen rearing
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60135-1
Abstract: The Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica) plays an essential role in crop pollination, environment diversity, and the production of honey bee products. However, the health of individual honey bees and their colonies is under… read more here.
Keywords: queen; honey bees; queen rearing; virus ... See more keywords