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caste distribution function

Scope: population ecology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Knowledge graph centered on caste distribution function with 9 nodes and 16 connections. Top connected: The relationship between the distribution of worke, pitfall trapping (Formicidae), social caste system, Cariveau allometric conversion (Apidae), individual fitness.

Definition

The range of worker sizes within colonies, also called worker polymorphism

Related Terms (4)

CDFworker size variationworker polymorphismsize polymorphism

Publications (1)

article

The relationship between the distribution of worker sizes and new worker production in the ant Formica neorufibarbis

2002Oecologiacentral

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social caste system

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