While biomedical researchers have long appreciated the influence of maternally derived
glucocorticoids (GCs) on offspring phenotype, ecologists have only recently begun exploring …

The red imported fire ant (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), is an
invasive species that is considered to be among the 100 most dangerous species to human …

Key features: Presents a contemporary snapshot of the mechanisms underlying the
evolution and adaptation of behavior Explores how genetics, epigenetics, development, and …

Some plant essential oils (EOs) are environmentally friendly insecticides because they can
kill insects by manipulating the social behaviour of the red imported fire ants. In this study …

The excessive use of chemical insecticides has led to negative effects on human health and
the environment. Volatile oils are one of the possible potential alternatives to chemical …

Background High-quality genomic resources facilitate investigations into behavioral
ecology, morphological and physiological adaptations, and the evolution of genomic …

The ecological success of widespread species is attributed to an ability to generalize across
diverse habitats, a so‐called “jack of all trades” scenario. However, this assumption ignores …

Behaviour is influenced by many factors, including morphology, performance capabilities
and the surrounding environment. Behavioural adjustments in response to these factors …

Simple Summary The red imported fire ant is an invasive pest worldwide and a social insect
that presents a significant risk to agricultural productivity, ecosystems, and human health …

Understanding the process of genetic adaptation in response to human-mediated ecological
change will help elucidate the eco-evolutionary impacts of human activity. In the 1930s red …