Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4524784 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We observe mycangial microstructure of the ambrosia beetle, Platypus koryoensis. ► Thoracic mycangia have highly adapted substructure for carrying microorganisms. ► Other types of cuticular depressions and their possible roles are examined. ► Cuticular pores and its relationship to transmit pathogenic fungi are discussed.
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Microstructure of the prothoracic mycangia in the ambrosia beetle Platypus koryoensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Platypodinae)
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