The effects of host plant species and larval density on immune function in the polyphagous moth Spodoptera littoralis
Abstract Immune functions are costly, and immune investment is usually dependent on the individual's condition and resource availability. For phytophagous insects, host plant quality has large effects on performance, for example growth and survival, and may also affect their immune function. Po...
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| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7802 |