Insect queens sterilize workers with similar chemical
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A queen wasp returns to her nest. She and other queen ants and bees release similar chemicals to keep their workers sterile.
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A queen wasp returns to her nest. She and other queen ants and bees release similar chemicals to keep their workers sterile.
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