Evidence for Passive Chemical Camouflage in the Parasitic Mite Varroa destructor
(2015)
Journal Article
Kather, R., Drijfhout, F. P., Shemilt, S., & Martin, S. J. (2015). Evidence for Passive Chemical Camouflage in the Parasitic Mite Varroa destructor. Journal of Chemical Ecology, 41(2), 178-186. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0548-z
Social insect colonies provide a stable and safe environment for their members. Despite colonies being heavily guarded, parasites have evolved numerous strategies to invade and inhabit these hostile places. Two such strategies are (true) chemical mim... Read More about Evidence for Passive Chemical Camouflage in the Parasitic Mite Varroa destructor.