Termite behavior after disruption of tandem runs
Researchers found that termites in same-sex pairings acted in a similar way to termites in opposite-sex pairings when the termites were separated. Leaders paused while followers searched, regardless of whether the termite was female or male.
This video is associated with the press release: Sex role flexibility is key to the evolution of homosexual partnerships in termites
Researchers found that termites in same-sex pairings acted in a similar way to termites in opposite-sex pairings when the termites were separated. Leaders paused while followers searched, regardless of whether the termite was female or male.
This video is associated with the press release: Sex role flexibility is key to the evolution of homosexual partnerships in termites
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