Gene expression and epigenetics reveal species-specific mechanisms acting upon common molecular pathways in the evolution of task division in bees

Abstract A striking feature of advanced insect societies is the existence of workers that forgo reproduction. Two broad types of workers exist in eusocial bees: nurses who care for their young siblings and the queen, and foragers who guard the nest and forage for food. Comparisons between these two...

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Auteurs principaux: Natalia de Souza Araujo, Maria Cristina Arias
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Langue:EN
Publié: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Accès en ligne:https://doaj.org/article/f29ecaf1fddb4675aa74f677cf80f31c
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