ISSN:
1420-9098
Keywords:
Formica cinerea
;
conservation
;
monogyny
;
polygyny
;
relatedness
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary Formica cinerea is a rare ant species in northern Europe where it occurs in few isolated populations. Estimates of genetic relatedness among worker nestmates revealed very different colonial structures. Relatedness was g = 0.81 in one population, and g = −0.03 and = 0.01 in two others. These results indicate that some populations of the species have mainly monogynous colonies (perhaps with monandrous queens), whereas others consist of polygynous and possibly polydomous colonies. Genetic differentiation of closely located populations suggests restricted dispersal.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01242934
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