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Systematic & Applied Acarology (2005) 10, 3-6The diversity of microorganisms associated with the phytoseiid, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Mesostigmata)
S. BJØRNSON
Department of Biology, Saint Marys University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA, B3H 3C3; e-mail: susan.bjornson@smu.caAbstract
Several microorganisms have been reported from Phytoseiulus persimilis. Some microorganisms, including bacteria (Rickettsiella, Wolbachia) and virus-like particles, have not been studied in detail. Microsporidia cause debilitating, sub-lethal effects and may contribute toward poor predator performance. The accumulation of birefringent crystals causes prominent disease-like symptoms; however, effects on fecundity are observed only when symptoms become severe.
Key words: Microorganisms, microsporidia, pathogens, Phytoseiulus persimilis, Wolbachia
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