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Author (up) Ferrer, A.; Dixon, A.F.; Gibernau, M.; Hemptinne, J.L. openurl 
  Title Ovarian dynamics and specialisation in ladybirds Type Journal Article
  Year 2010 Publication Ecological Entomology Abbreviated Journal Ecol. Entomol.  
  Volume 35 Issue 1 Pages 100-103  
  Keywords Ladybird beetles; oocyte resorption; ovarian dynamics; specialisation  
  Abstract 2. This hypothesis was tested by comparing a generalist and a specialist ladybird species belonging to the same genus. 3. A resorption index was calculated for females of both species subjected to several starvation regimes. This index indicated that over a period of fasting of 3 days, the intensity of resorption was greater in the generalist than the specialist. When food was again supplied, oogenesis resumed and within 1 day was faster in the generalist than in the specialist. 4. As predicted, the resorption of oocytes and replenishment occurred faster in the generalist than in the specialist species. This is the first time, to our knowledge, that the speed and intensity of the ovarian dynamics of a predatory insect have been linked to its way of life.  
  Address [Ferrer, Aurelie; Hemptinne, Jean-Louis] Univ Toulouse ENFAT, CNRS, UMR 5174, F-31326 Castanet Tolosan, France, Email: jean-louis.hemptinne@educagri.fr  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher WILEY-BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, INC Place of Publication Editor  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0307-6946 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes ISI:000273454300013 Approved no  
  Call Number EcoFoG @ eric.marcon @ Serial 86  
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