Mechanisms underlying the manipulation of reproduction in female Tenebrio molitor by molecules produced by Hymenolepis diminuta
Metacestodes of Hymenolepis dirninuta cause a reduction in the reproductive success of Tenebrio rno/itor by interfering with the process of vitellogenesis. The parasite produces a molecule that causes a decrease in the synthesis of vitellogenin (Vg) in the beetle host. This thesis provides an accoun...
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Keele University
2004
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.409547 |