Distributed physiology and the molecular basis of social life in eusocial insects

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Citation KeyFriedman2020DistributedPhysiologyMolecularBasis084

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DOI10.1016/j.yhbeh.2020.104757

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This paper explores the physiological and molecular processes that govern social life in eusocial insects, emphasizing the importance of colony-level regulation and decentralized physiological mechanisms. It argues for a framework that integrates functional genomics and social physiology to better understand the evolution and behavior of these complex social systems.

distributed physiologysuperorganismcollective behaviorant coloniesdecentralized controlinteraction networkscolony metabolismsocial immunity

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Findings / Concepts

Introduces the concept of 'social physiology' to describe the coordination of colony-level traits.
Highlights the evolutionary significance of decentralized physiological processes in eusocial insects.
Explores the interaction between organismal and colony-level physiological processes.
Proposes a framework for integrating theoretical models with empirical research in eusocial insect studies.

Methods / Techniques

Reviews empirical research on physiological processes in eusocial insects.
Analyzes the roles of molecular signaling and social communication mechanisms.
Compares nestmate-level and colony-level physiological traits.
Utilizes functional genomic approaches to investigate the genetics of eusocial behavior.

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Friedman, Daniel Ari. 2020. Distributed physiology and the molecular basis of social life in eusocial insects. Hormones & Behavior.

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