The incidence and diversity of Wolbachia in gallwasps (Hymenoptera; Cynipidae) on oak.

Wolbachia bacteria infect approximately 20% of all insect species, and cause a range of alterations to host reproduction, including imposition of thelytoky. The incidence and phenotypic impact of Wolbachia remains to be established in many insect taxa, and considerable research effort is currently f...

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Main Authors: Rokas, A, Atkinson, R, Nieves-Aldrey, J, West, SA, Stone, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002