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Production of females by parthenogenesis in the ant Cerapachys biroi

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1995
Authors:K. Tsuji, Yamauchi K.
Journal:Insect. Soc.
Volume:42
Pagination:333-336
Date Published:Sept.
Abstract:

*[Groups of virgin Cerapachys biroi workers produced females (= workers) in the laboratory. This is the first report of thelytoky in Cerapachyinae.]

Alternate Journal:Insectes Sociaux
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