Bombus terrestris Complementary Sex Determiner (BtCSD) is identified as a conserved hymenopteran sex determination region: evolution, breeding, and conservation implications
Kelley Leung, Frank Becker, Peter Šima, Roland Kreskóci, Elzemiek Geuverink, Thomas V. M. Groot, Bart A. Pannebakker, Joost van den Heuvel
The paper identifies the CSD locus in Bombus terrestris, showing its conservation across hymenopteran species and implications for population management.
Evolution Letters · Aug 4, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics