Mutualistic Interaction Between Mealy Bugs And Ants Towards The Development Of A Novel Sugar Ant Bait

Jong, Zheng Wei (2022) Mutualistic Interaction Between Mealy Bugs And Ants Towards The Development Of A Novel Sugar Ant Bait. Masters thesis, Perpustakaan Hamzah Sendut.

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Abstract

Mealy bugs are important honeydew producers, and many have developed mutualistic interaction with ants. Honeydew appears to be attractive to many ant species and it supplies constant carbohydrates to meet ant vast metabolic requirement. The exploration of the mutualistic interactions and the honeydew content provide new insights on the interactions and potential control of ants through the attractant in honeydew. Hence, this thesis focuses on the mutualistic interaction between mealy bugs and ants in conjunction with the development of a novel sugar ant bait.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH1-278.5 Natural history (General)
Divisions: Pusat Pengajian Sains Kajihayat (School of Biological Sciences) > Thesis
Depositing User: Mr Hasmizar Mansor
Date Deposited: 18 Aug 2023 01:10
Last Modified: 18 Aug 2023 02:02
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/59175

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