Expansion of the antimicrobial peptide repertoire in the invasive ladybird Harmonia axyridis
The harlequin ladybird beetle Harmonia axyridis has emerged as a model species in invasion biology because of its strong resistance against pathogens and remarkable capacity to outcompete native ladybirds. The invasive success of the species may reflect its well-adapted immune system, a hypothesis w...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3574431/ |