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Secret to Reproductive Ants’ Longevity Revealed
Secret to Reproductive Ants’ Longevity Revealed
Researchers say they've figured out how some reproductive ants live up to 30 years—far longer than workers.
Researchers say they've figured out how some reproductive ants live up to 30 years—far longer than workers.
insects, ants
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