Sporadic Infection of Wolbachia in a Recently Established Population of Formica fusca

This study examines the distribution and invasion dynamics of Wolbachia in a recently established Formica fusca population. Preliminary data revealed the intermittent infection of Wolbachia across colonies, providing the opportunity to test for ecological factors affecting the acquisition and spread...

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Main Authors: Krista K. Ingram, Andrew P. Hoadley, Matt Iandoli, John Kahler, Stacey Marion, Swetha Peteru, Emily Sabo, Jee Won So
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Psyche: A Journal of Entomology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/432151