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The Role of Endocrinological Versus Nutritional Influences in Mediating Reproductive Changes in Insect Hosts and Insect Vectors

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Parasites and Pathogens

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In this chapter we review the adverse effects that parasites and parasitoids have on insect fecundity. The potential changes in host resource management that arise from a reduction in the amount of nutrients required for egg production are discussed. The role of two possible mediators are evaluated: nutrient competition between parasite and host, and parasite-induced modulation of the endocrine control of reproduction. Attention is focused on the similarity of the mechanisms underlying fecundity reduction in three model systems, Hymenolepis diminuta infections in Tenebrio molitor, Onchocerca lienalis infections in Simulium ornatum and Plasmodium yoelii nigeriensis infections in anopheline mosquitoes.

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Hurd, H., Webb, T. (1997). The Role of Endocrinological Versus Nutritional Influences in Mediating Reproductive Changes in Insect Hosts and Insect Vectors. In: Beckage, N.E. (eds) Parasites and Pathogens. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5983-2_9

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