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Nutrition and reproduction in insects

V. B. Wigglesworth

Proceedings of The Nutrition Society · 1960 · 33 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

The reproductive activity of the male insect is little affected by nutrition; but all kinds of nutritional factors may influence the production of eggs in the female. These statements can best be illustrated by specific examples.

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Digestion in the Tsetse-Fly: A Study of Structure and Function

V. B. Wigglesworth · Parasitology · 1929 · 204 citations

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Observations on the Life-histories, Nutritional Requirements and Fecundity of Blowflies

M. J. Mackerras · Bulletin of Entomological Research · 1933 · 167 citations

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C. G. Butler · Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London · 1954 · 151 citations

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The transmission of <i>Actinomyces rhodnii</i> Erikson in <i>Rhodnius prolixus</i> stål (hemiptera) and its influence on the growth of the host

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Symbiotic Bacteria in a Blood-sucking Insect, <i>Rhodnius Prolixus</i> Stål. (Hemiptera, Triatomidae)

V. B. Wigglesworth · Parasitology · 1936 · 92 citations

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