Mutualistic ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) associated with aphids in central and southwestern parts of Iran
Ants consume or store the honeydew which is secreted by aphids or other homopteran insects. Major benefit of ant attendance for aphids is protection against natural enemies. A study was carried out during 2009-2010, to determine the mutualistic association between ants and aphids on different host p...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Tarbiat Modares
2013-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Crop Protection |
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| Online Access: | http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/article-3-11709-en.html |