Endocrine changes in maturing primary queens of Zootermopsis angusticollis

Termite queens are highly specialized for reproduction, but little is known about the endocrine mechanisms regulating this ability. We studied changes in the endocrinology and ovarian maturation in primary reproductive females of the dampwood termite Zootermopsis angusticollis following their releas...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of insect physiology 2005-11, Vol.51 (11), p.1200-1209
Hauptverfasser:	Brent, Colin S., Schal, Coby, Vargo, Edward L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals biosynthesis corpora allata Corpora Allata - growth & development Corpora Allata - metabolism Corpora Allata - physiology dampwood termites Ecdysteroids Ecdysteroids - blood Endocrine System - growth & development Endocrine System - metabolism Endocrine System - physiology Female hemolymph Hemolymph - metabolism hormonal regulation hormone secretion insect reproduction Isoptera Isoptera - growth & development Isoptera - metabolism Isoptera - physiology Juvenile hormone juvenile hormones Juvenile Hormones - blood Juvenile Hormones - metabolism Male ovarian development Ovary - growth & development Ovary - metabolism Ovary - physiology primary reproductives Queen queen insects Reproduction Sex Characteristics Sexual Behavior, Animal sexual maturity Zootermopsis
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