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The infection of Harmonia axyridis by a parasitic nematode is mediated by entomopathogenic bacteria and triggers sex-specific host immune responses

The harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis is native to Asia but has been introduced into many countries as a biological control agent. It is now considered an invasive pest, threatening the biodiversity of native ladybirds globally, in part because of its superior immune system. H. axyridis is infect...

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Autores principales: Gegner, Tobias, Carrau, Tessa, Vilcinskas, Andreas, Lee, Kwang-Zin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6206131/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30374104
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-34278-x