Cell type specific polyploidization in the royal fat body of termite queens
T. Nozaki, E. Tasaki, K. Matsuura
This study examines the relationship between cell type, queen maturation, and ploidy levels in the fat body of termite queens, finding that polyploidization is cell type-specific and associated with sexual maturation.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2023Zoology