| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6370623 | Journal of Theoretical Biology | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
â¢We analyze queues formed by social wasps to inherit the dominant position in the nest.â¢We use a transient quasi-birth-and-death (QBD) process.â¢We show that the extended nest life time due to division of labor between queen and helpers has a big impact for the nest productivity.
Queues formed by social wasps to inherit the dominant position in the nest are analyzed by using a transient quasi-birth-and-death (QBD) process. We show that the extended nest lifespan due to division of labor between queen and helpers has a big impact on nest productivity.
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Authors
Hiroshi Toyoizumi, Jeremy Field,