In a study published by Nature, a team of researchers identified an olfactory molecule secreted in abundance by bare rat-taup queens that plays a major role in their domination, particularly with regard to reproduction. This chemical compound also seems crucial to maintain the stability of the colony.
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In a study published by Nature, a team of researchers identified an olfactory molecule secreted in abundance by bare rat-taup queens that plays a major role in their domination, particularly with regard to reproduction. This chemical compound also seems crucial to maintain the stability of the colony.