A Potential Role for Phenotypic Plasticity in Invasions and Declines of Social Insects
Eusociality, a form of animal social organization involving sterile and reproductive castes, is a rare, but highly ecologically successful form of life. There are striking examples of eusocial species with populations that are ecologically dominant in their native ranges, as well as remarkably succe...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-10-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00375/full |