GenomicsMolecular Biology and EvolutionPeer-reviewed
Convergent loss of chemoreceptors across independent origins of slave-making in ants
Evelien Jongepier, Alice C. Séguret, Anton Labutin…·Erich Bornberg‐Bauer
This study identifies convergent loss of odorant receptors in slave-making ants, suggesting adaptive gene loss linked to parasitic lifestyle and reduced chemical perception.