Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5921834 Journal of Insect Physiology 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The parasitic mite Varroa destructor affects the water content in infested bees. ► Reduced water content is related to water loss through the cuticle. ► The alteration of cuticular hydorcarbons, induced by the mite, may favor water loss.
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Life Sciences Agricultural and Biological Sciences Insect Science
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How does the mite Varroa destructor kill the honeybee Apis mellifera? Alteration of cuticular hydrcarbons and water loss in infested honeybees
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