Yellow Crazy Ants Have Bizarre Dual DNA for Reproduction
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Male yellow crazy ants have two sets of DNA throughout their bodies, representing the first-ever discovery of obligate chimerism. This unique genetic feature may help to prevent inbreeding, which could in turn help the ants survive in unfamiliar territory, explaining their success as an invasive species.
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