Embryogenesis in myrmicine ants combines features of short and long germ-band modes of development
Chi‐Chun Fang, Arjuna Rajakumar, Andrew Kenny, Ulrich G. Mueller, Ehab Abouheif, David Stein
This study identifies a novel developmental pattern in myrmicine ants combining features of short and long germ-band modes, with prolonged embryogenesis compared to other insects.
bioRxiv · Sep 19, 2023 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology