Distribution and prevalence of Wolbachia in introduced populations of the fire ant Solenopsis invicta

Wolbachia are intracellular bacteria that induce phenotypic effects in many arthropod hosts to enhance their own transmission within host populations. Wolbachia commonly infect the Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta, in native South American populations. A previous study failed to detect Wolb...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Insect molecular biology 2006-02, Vol.15 (1), p.89-93
Hauptverfasser:	Bouwma, A.M, Ahrens, M.E, DeHeer, C.J, DeWayne Shoemaker, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Ants - genetics Ants - microbiology Arthropoda bacteria Female Fire ants Formicidae genetic variation geographical distribution infection insect colonies insect nests insect surveys introduced species Male monogyne colonies polygyne colonies prevalence Solenopsis invicta Southeastern United States Wolbachia Wolbachia - genetics Wolbachia - isolation & purification
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