One mother for two species via obligate cross-species cloning in ants
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Queens of the ant species *Messor ibericus* clone males of a different species (*Messor structor*) because they need their sperm to produce the worker caste. This has led to a unique system where males from the same mother have different genomes and morphologies as they belong to different species. This reproductive mode termed 'xenopary' highlights a new level of interdependency between species.
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A type of ant gives birth to males of a different species. The female ant needs the sperm from those other species' males to have worker ants in her colony.
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This study presents a novel reproductive strategy in ants, involving obligate cross-species cloning. The research design is rigorous, combining field work, genomics, and lab experiments. The findings are well-supported and potentially significant for understanding evolutionary transitions.
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