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When It Comes to Crowning Ant Queens, It All Comes Down to Genetics

JUL 23 – Genetic variation influences early queen-like traits among female ants, determining their role in colonies more than environmental factors, researchers found.

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Learn how ant colonies are separated into multiple castes and why a female ant's genes can make or break its chances of becoming queen.

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How do ant colonies crown a queen? Scientists found out

New research from Rockefeller University reveals how both genes and body size influence whether an ant becomes a queen or a worker.

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When It Comes to Crowning Ant Queens, It All Comes Down to Genetics

Learn how ant colonies are separated into multiple castes and why a female ant's genes can make or break its chances of becoming queen.

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Worker Ant or Queen? This Is How It's Determined

In an ant colony, every ant knows exactly what its role is. But what actually determines who becomes a worker ant and who has the honor of being queen? Behind this process appears to be an intriguing interplay of genetics, environmental factors, and body size. New American research shows that […] Want to know more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .

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