Differences in the occurrence of leg glands between the social parasite S. mutica (Brown, 1949) and other Strumigenys ants

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Morphology of the Novel Basimandibular Gland in the Ant Genus Strumigenys (Hymenoptera, Formicidae)

Chu Wang et al.

Summary: This study focuses on a novel gland called the "basimandibular gland" in the genus Strumigenys, confirming its existence in 22 investigated species, with the most pronounced development observed in the queens of S. mutica. Additionally, other gland cells were found in the mandibles of these queens, suggesting a potential relationship between the development of these glands and their parasitic lifestyle.

INSECTS (2021)

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The basitarsal sulcus gland, a novel exocrine structure in ants

Johan Billen et al.

Summary: This paragraph discusses the presence of a basitarsal sulcus gland in several Amblyoponinae ants, its association with novel epithelial gland, and its role in nestmate recognition through secretion spreading onto the brood and nest. The presence of similar glands in phylogenetically and ecologically diverse ant species is also noted.

ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT (2021)

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Morphology of the novel ventral scape gland in the ant genus Strumigenys

Chu Wang et al.

Summary: A novel ventral scape gland has been identified in all 19 species of the genus Strumigenys, characterized by its bowl shape, microvillar arrangement, and presence of nerves. Additionally, scattered class-3 glandular cells are also found. The functions of both glands in the scape are still unclear.

ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT (2021)

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