Comparison of bacterial diversity and abundance between sexes of Leptocybe invasa Fisher & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) from China

Background Insects harbor a myriad of microorganisms, many of which can affect the sex ratio and manipulate the reproduction of the host. Leptocybe invasa is an invasive pest that causes serious damage to eucalyptus plantations, and the thelytokous parthenogenesis, low temperature resistance, protec...

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Main Authors: Chunhui Guo, Xin Peng, Xialin Zheng, Xiaoyun Wang, Ruirui Wang, Zongyou Huang, Zhende Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8411.pdf