Variations in the Cuticular Chemical Profile of the Ant Ectatomma brunneum Smith, F. 1858 (Formicidae: Ectatomminae) Across Different Biomes in Brazil
The insect cuticle is composed of chemical compounds that evolved to prevent desiccation and provide defense against pathogens. These compounds were subsequently co-opted for chemical communication and, in social insects, are crucial for nestmate recognition and caste discrimination. Several factor...
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Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana
2025-07-01
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