Age-resistant worker reproductive potential and effect of helpers on prolonged lifespan in an ant
Abstract Background Aging theory suggests that animals should reproduce early at a cost to longevity, leading to a fecundity-longevity trade-off. Social insects with long-lived reproductive queens and short-lived helper workers are notable exceptions, primarily attributed to selection on queen lifes...
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2025-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-025-02305-9 |
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