Rockefeller University: How Ant Queens are Made
July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025
NEW YORK, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
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How ant queens are made
For many ant species, caste determines destiny. Queens grow large, sprout wings, and lay eggs; workers stay small, wingless, and industrious. But how these castes develop--and how a young ant's future is determined by genetics and the environment, was unclear.
Now, a new study suggests that body size and caste go hand in hand. Bigg . . .
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How ant queens are made
For many ant species, caste determines destiny. Queens grow large, sprout wings, and lay eggs; workers stay small, wingless, and industrious. But how these castes develop--and how a young ant's future is determined by genetics and the environment, was unclear.
Now, a new study suggests that body size and caste go hand in hand. Bigg . . .