Increased resin collection after parasite challenge: a case of self-medication in honey bees?
The constant pressure posed by parasites has caused species throughout the animal kingdom to evolve suites of mechanisms to resist infection. Individual barriers and physiological defenses are considered the main barriers against parasites in invertebrate species. However, behavioral traits and othe...
Main Authors: | Michael D Simone-Finstrom, Marla Spivak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3315539?pdf=render |
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