Can parasites halt the invader? Mermithid nematodes parasitizing the yellow-legged Asian hornet in France
Since its introduction in France 10 years ago, the yellow-legged Asian bee-hawking hornet Vespa velutina has rapidly spread to neighboring countries (Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, and Germany), becoming a new threat to beekeeping activities. While introduced species often leave behind natural ene...
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PeerJ Inc.
2015-05-01
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