'Princess Pheromone' Singles out Larvae Who May Become Queens (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

'Princess Pheromone' Singles out Larvae Who May Become Queens

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Workers of the Indian jumping ant carefully groom and inspect larvae to determine whether they are developing as queens or workers.

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Clint Penick

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