Evolution: Shape shifting parasites
Evolution: Shape shifting parasites
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进化:变形寄生虫
DOI:
10.1016/j.cub.2020.07.010
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发表时间:
2020
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影响因子:
9.2
通讯作者:
Parker J, Rabeling C.
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作者:
Parker J, Rabeling C.
Ants exploit differences in body surface chemistry to distinguish nestmates from colony intruders. Socially parasitic ants in Madagascar have convergently evolved morphological similarities to host worker anatomy, implying that body shape may also be surveilled. Studies of tactile behaviors in ant societies are now needed.