STANDARD METHODS FOR DISSECTION OF VARROA DESTRUCTOR FEMALES

Standard Methods for Dissection of Varroa destructor Females

Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman) is known as a major pest of Apis mellifera L, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where its effects can be deleterious.As an obligate parasite, Polishing Drum this mite relies entirely on its host to reproduce and complete its cycle.Studies focusing on isolated organs are needed to better comprehend this o

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Morphological and Molecular Phylogenetic Data Reveal a New Species of Primula (Primulaceae) from Hunan, China.

A new species of Primulaceae, Primula undulifolia, is described from the hilly area of Hunan province in south-central China.Its morphology and distributional range suggest that it is allied to P.kwangtungensis, both adapted to subtropical climate, having contiguous distribution and similar Refill Bronzer habitat, growing on shady and moist cliffs.

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