Clonal reproduction by males and females in the little fire ant
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A ant species Wasmannia auropunctatain the battle of opposing sexes has evolved as an unusual mode of reproduction with queens circumventing the twofold cost of sexual reproduction by transferring all their genes to the reproductive females while males thwart queens by also clonally transmitting their genomes to sons. The results indicate that male and female genomes are completely segregated and form two distinct genetic lineages.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2005
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Extraordinary lifespans in ants: A test of evolutionary theories of ageing
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The evolution of eusociality is shown to be linked with with a 100-fold rise in insect lifespan. The rise is predicted using evolutionary theories, and further comparisons of ants with contrasting life histories shows a link between lifespan and extrinsic mortality rates. This gives strong support to the evolutionary theories of ageing.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Complex hybrid origin of genetic caste determination in harvester ants
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Genetic caste determination that evolved in harvester ants populations after complex hybridization events is presented. As a result four distinct genetic lineages, each consisting of unique blends of the genomes of the parental species are identified.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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