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Current knowledge on the physiological and molecular effects of Queen pheromones in ants
Ant queen pheromones (QPs) have long been known to affect colony functioning. In many species, QPs affect important reproductive functions such as diploid larvae sexualization and egg-laying by...
Individual quality as sensitivity to cysteine availability in a melanin-based honest signalling system
The evolution of honest animal communication is mostly understood through the handicap principle, which is intrinsically dependent on the concept of individual quality: low-quality individuals are...
Shape matters: colour patterns as signals of quality
Colour patterns, e.g. irregular, spotted or barred forms, are widespread in the animal kingdom, yet their potential role as signals of quality has been mostly neglected. However, a review of the...
The biochemical basis of the sexual ornaments of the red grouse unravels their informative content
The carotenoid-based ornaments displayed by many birds often play key roles in social and sexual signalling, revealing information about individual quality. Understanding the mechanisms of coloured...