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Young but not defenceless: antifungal activity during embryonic development of a social insect

Termites live in environments heavily colonized by diverse microorganisms, including pathogens. Eggs laid within the nest are likely to experience similar pathogenic pressures as those experienced by older nest-mates. Consequently, eggs may be under selective pressures to be immune-competent. Throug...

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Autores principales: Cole, Erin L., Bayne, Haley, Rosengaus, Rebeca B.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7481685/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32968491
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.191418