Fitness costs of cornicle secretions as a defense mechanism for cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii (Hem.: Aphididae)

The cornicle secretion is a defensive mechanism in many aphid species to warn the related individuals of predation by natural enemies. Many researches have been conducted on the benefits of cornicle droplet and alarm pheromone but the cost of this phenomenon is poorly investigated. This study is int...

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Main Authors: H. R. S. Moayeri, H. R. Mohandesi, A. Ashouri
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: Entomological Society of Iran 2012-02-01
Series:نامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران
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Acceso en liña:https://jesi.areeo.ac.ir/article_105457_c89156a753774312f3aa70d700fa19da.pdf