The parthenogenesis mechanism and venom complement of the parasitoid wasp Microctonus hyperodae, a declining biocontrol agent.
S. N. Inwood, T. W. R. Harrop, P. K. Dearden
This study uses RNA-seq to analyze the venom complement and parthenogenesis mechanism of the parasitoid wasp Microctonus hyperodae, identifying key genes involved in host manipulation and asexual reproduction.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2022 · PreprintZoology