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monogyny
The existence of only one functional queen in the nest; as opposed to polygyny.
Primary monogyny is monogyny through the founding of the colony by a single queen.
Secondary monogyny is monogyny through the elimination of multiple founding queens until only one is left.
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functional monogyny
Te condition in which several mated queens coexist, but only one queen ant produces a reproductive brood.
The dominant queen suppresses the fertility of the other queens by behavioral or chemical dominance signals.
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Ant and Related Entomology Terms
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