Why Evolution Favors Social Insect Development

Evolutionary biologists have for a long time wondered how is it that nature allows for the development of social insects, such as termites and ants. Mega-colonies can have up to millions of members that do not mate, reproduce, or start new colonies, the soldiers and common workers. Given that... [ read more >> ]

New explanation is proposed for social insects' evolution mystery

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New explanation is proposed for social insects' evolution mystery