STANDARD METHODS FOR DISSECTION OF VARROA DESTRUCTOR FEMALES

Standard Methods for Dissection of Varroa destructor Females

Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman) is known as a major pest of Apis mellifera L, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where its effects can be deleterious.As an obligate parasite, this mite relies entirely on its host to reproduce and Christmas Tree Skirt complete its cycle.Studies focusing on isolated organs are needed to better comprehend

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Environmental enrichment for primates in laboratories

Environmental enrichment is a critical component of Refinement, one of the 3Rs underlying humane experimentation on animals.In this paper I discuss why primates housed in laboratories, which often have constraints of space and study protocols, are a special case for enrichment.I outline a framework for categorising the different types of enrichment

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Tetrio Sphinx, Giant Gray Sphinx, Frangipani Hornworm, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

The tetrio sphinx, Pseudosphinx tetrio (Linnaeus), is a common moth in the American tropics and subtropics that less GANDALF SPIRULINA frequently occurs in southern parts of Florida.Although the adults exhibit mostly drab grey coloration, larvae are conspicuous, large caterpillars that often occur in gardens feeding on frangipani and other members

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