Honeybee workers with higher reproductive potential live longer lives
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DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2017.08.022
Abstract: ABSTRACT Social insects, especially honeybees, have received much attention in comparative gerontology because of their peculiar and flexible ageing patterns that differ across genetically similar individuals. The longevity of honeybee individuals varies and depends on… read more here.
Keywords: potential live; reproductive potential; rebel workers; honeybee workers ... See more keywords
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