Occurrence, ecological function and medical importance of dermestid beetle hastisetae
Hastisetae are a specific group of detachable setae characterizing the larvae of Megatominae (Coleoptera: Dermestidae), commonly known as carpet and khapra beetles. These setae are located on both thoracic and abdominal tergites and they are the primary defense of the larva against invertebrate pred...
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-01-01
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