The degree of protection different ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) provide aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) against aphidophages
Aphids play an important role in the life of many ant species supplying them with energy-rich carbohydrate food and in exchange receiving some degree of protection from natural enemies. This study focused on the degree of protection different ants provide myrmecophilous aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2012-04-01
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Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201202-0008_The_degree_of_protection_different_ants_Hymenoptera_Formicidae_provide_aphids_Hemiptera_Aphididae_against.php |