@StrepsipZerg @Myrmecos @AliceLaciny I think that they have them is maybe not so much a surprise, cocoon silk spinning is an old holometabolan heritage after all. But the evolution within ants, with frequent loss? That is still quite mysterious I guess! H
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Cocoon provide some protection to developing ant pupae against fungal spores: http://t.co/T4WK9ZUx6S
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How do ants manage their safety practices in their colonies? Evidences of hygienic and sanitary behaviors http://t.co/87crqYn7Ql
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Pupal cocoons affect sanitary brood care and limit fungal infections in ant colonies: submitted by antdude [... http://t.co/KCR5Eh3k7Q