1980International Journal of AcarologyRequires access

Suppression of production of pleomorphic males inSancassania berlesei(Michael) (Acari: Acaridae)

Susan Timms, D. N. Ferro, J. B. Waller

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Production of pleomorphic male Sancassania berlesei was retarded by a pheromone emanating from colonies of S. berlesei. Ether extracts of colonies and texture of food source had no effect on pleomorphic male production.

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Production of pleomorphic male Sancassania berlesei was retarded by a pheromone emanating from colonies of S. berlesei. Ether extracts of colonies and texture of food source had no effect on pleomorphic male production.

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Production of pleomorphic male Sancassania berlesei was retarded by a pheromone emanating from colonies of S. berlesei. Ether extracts of colonies and texture of food source had no effect on pleomorphic male production.

Key concepts: Biology, Acari, Acaridae, Pheromone, First generation, Botany, Zoology, Acariformes

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