Social Behavior In Ants Influenced By Small Number Of Genes
Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 22:28
in Psychology & Sociology
In a new study, researchers have shed light on the numbers and types of genes that may control social organization in fire ant colonies. This work suggests that a relatively small number of genes, many of which are predicted to play a role in chemical communication, determine social organization. This research also increases our understanding of how the social environment can indirectly influence the expression of socially relevant traits.
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