Publications by authors named "Gwo-Li Lin"
Article Synopsis
- Reproductive division of labor is essential in social insects, with queens focused on reproduction and workers on colony maintenance, but some workers, like those in the yellow crazy ant, can also reproduce.
- Physogastric workers produce two egg types: reproductive male eggs and trophic eggs that nourish larvae, indicating their role as both reproducers and nutrition providers.
- The findings suggest that worker reproduction provides benefits such as ensuring food supply during tough times and enhancing genetic diversity through male production which aids the colony’s survival.
