ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Thelytoky
;
microorganisms
;
autoparasitoid
;
biological control
;
sex ratio
;
parthenogenesis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The production of large numbers of males in the thelytokous speciesEncarsia formosa was induced by feeding antibiotics to their mothers. The males induced by antibiotic treatment produce sperm and sometimes mate with females, but insemination does not occur.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01923619
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