Mandible morphology reflects the type of male antagonism in the ant genus Cardiocondyla (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
The ant genus Cardiocondyla is characterized by wingless, ergatoid males, which in some species replace the typical winged male. Depending on species, ergatoid males engage in lethal fighting for access to sexual females, establish territories within their nests, or are mutually tolerant. Here we in...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2018-08-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201801-0047_Mandible_morphology_reflects_the_type_of_male_antagonism_in_the_ant_genus_Cardiocondyla_Hymenoptera_Formicida.php |