Evolution and Regulation of Decoupled Dimorphic Scaling Patterns in Ants
Erica Vong, Shannon Parisien, Helene Orfali, Rajendhran Rajakumar
The paper reveals decoupled allometric scaling patterns in ant castes and shows how social and developmental factors influence trait-body covariation.
bioRxiv · Aug 25, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology