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:''"These nematodes are characterized by their ability to carry specific pathogenic bacteria, Photorhabdus with Heterorhabditidae [...]which are released into the insect haemocoel after penetration of the insect hosts by the infective stage of the nematodes. Most biocontrol agents require days or weeks to kill the pest, but entomopathogenic nematodes with their symbiotic bacteria kill insects in 24-48 hr." <ref name="EvaluationOfDifferentMedia"/> | :''"These nematodes are characterized by their ability to carry specific pathogenic bacteria, Photorhabdus with Heterorhabditidae [...]which are released into the insect haemocoel after penetration of the insect hosts by the infective stage of the nematodes. Most biocontrol agents require days or weeks to kill the pest, but entomopathogenic nematodes with their symbiotic bacteria kill insects in 24-48 hr." <ref name="EvaluationOfDifferentMedia"/> | ||
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::https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/parasitic-worms-paint-warning-colours-on-their-hosts-using-glowing-bacteria | |||
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