Contribution of midgut bacteria to blood digestion and egg production in <it>aedes aegypti </it>(diptera: culicidae) (L.)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The insect gut harbors a variety of microorganisms that probably exceed the number of cells in insects themselves. These microorganisms can live and multiply in the insect, contributing to digestion, nutrition, and development of the...

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Main Authors: Pimenta Paulo FP, Berbert-Molina Marília A, Santos Adão V, Gusmão Desiely S, Gaio Analiz de O, Lemos Francisco JA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/105