Lifespan differences between queens and workers are not explained by rates of molecular damage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2017.03.008
Abstract: ABSTRACT The biological processes that underlie senescence are of universal biological importance, yet they remain poorly understood. A popular theory proposes that senescence is the result of limited investment into mechanisms involved in the prevention… read more here.
Keywords: accumulation; age; molecular damage; damage ... See more keywords
Ecological Stoichiometry of Bumblebee Castes, Sexes, and Age Groups
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.696689
Abstract: Ecological stoichiometry is important for revealing how the composition of chemical elements of organisms is influenced by their physiological functions and ecology. In this study, we investigated the elemental body composition of queens, workers, and… read more here.
Keywords: bumblebee castes; stoichiometry; stoichiometry bumblebee; queens workers ... See more keywords