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...
Main Authors: | Enrico Ruzzier, Marcin Kadej, Andrea Battisti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-01-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/8340.pdf |
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