Mermithogyne

Usually characterised by shorted wings, mermithogynes are found in parts of the Formicidae, being queens affected by parasitic nematode worms of the genus Mermis.

Also see: Mermithergate, Mermithaner, Polymorphism in the Formicidae.

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