Parasitoids induce production of the dispersal morph of the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon pisum

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Summary

These experiments are the first to demonstrate a more indirect influence of parasites on insect polyphenism and the induction of wing development by parasitoids shows that host defences against parasites may also include an increased rate of dispersal away from infected habitats.

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2002-08-01
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Acyrthosiphon pisum, Biology, Aphid, Parasitoid, Biological dispersal

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