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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Main Authors: Fabio Manfredini, Marina Arbetman, Amy L. Toth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fevo.2019.00375/full