Social insects: The waxy wonder of symmetry.

IF 8.1 1区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Current Biology Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2024.10.038

Margaret J Couvillon

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Abstract

A new study demonstrates that honey bee nests and their contents possess front-to-back symmetry, a design characteristic arising from a proximate thermal cue with an ultimate evolutionary benefit.

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社会性昆虫：对称的蜡质奇迹

一项新的研究表明，蜜蜂巢穴及其内物具有前后对称，这种设计特征源于近似的热信号，最终有利于进化。

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Current Biology 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

11.80

自引率

2.20%

发文量

869

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Current Biology is a comprehensive journal that showcases original research in various disciplines of biology. It provides a platform for scientists to disseminate their groundbreaking findings and promotes interdisciplinary communication. The journal publishes articles of general interest, encompassing diverse fields of biology. Moreover, it offers accessible editorial pieces that are specifically designed to enlighten non-specialist readers.