Grooming Behavior as a Mechanism of Insect Disease Defense
Grooming is a well-recognized, multipurpose, behavior in arthropods and vertebrates. In this paper, we review the literature to highlight the physical function, neurophysiological mechanisms, and role that grooming plays in insect defense against pathogenic infection. The intricate relationships bet...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-11-01
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| Series: | Insects |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/4/4/609 |