Figure 2

Expression of HDACs genes in Melipona scutellaris workers and queens. Relative expression of hdac1 (a) and hdac4 (b) quantified by RT-qPCR. Pw = pupa with white body and eyes; Pp = pupa with white body and pink eyes; Pb = pupa with white body and brown eyes; Pbl = pupa with light pigmented body and brown eyes; Pbd = pupa with dark pigmented body and brown eyes; NE = newly emerged adult. The graphs show mean ± SEM (n ≥ 3). Statistical analysis: 2Way-ANOVA with a post-hoc Sidak's multiple comparisons test, P < 0.05.