Mermithogyne

Usually characterised by shorted wings, mermithogynes are found in parts of the Formicidae, being queens affected by parasitic nematode worms of the genus Mermis.

Also see: Mermithergate, Mermithaner, Polymorphism in the Formicidae.

Further reading

• Wheeler, W.M. (1910): The effects of parasitic and other kinds of castration in insects. Journal of Experimental Zoology 8: 377-438. PDF

This ant-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.v · Categories: Myrmecology Ant stubs Wikimedia Foundation. 2010. Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР? Shane Gould Mercedes-Benz S-Class Look at other dictionaries: mermithogyne — n. [Gr. mermis, cord; gyne, woman] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A female Formicidae parasitized by the nematode Mermis; a mermithophore …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology mermithophore — n. [Gr. mermis, cord; pherein, to carry] (NEMATA) An anomalous form resulting from parasitism by the nematode Mermis; a mermithaner, mermithergate, mermithogyne, mermithostratiote …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology 18+ © Academic, 2000-2024 Contact us: Technical Support, Advertising Dictionaries export, created on PHP, Joomla, Drupal, WordPress, MODx. Mark and share Search through all dictionaries Translate… Search Internet Share the article and excerpts Direct link … Do a right-click on the link above and select “Copy Link”