Evolution of developmental strategies in parasitic Hymenoptera
F Pennacchio, MR Strand - Annual review of entomology, 2006 - annualreviews.org
▪ Abstract Parasitoid wasps have evolved a wide spectrum of developmental interactions
with hosts. In this review we synthesize and interpret results from the phylogenetic …
with hosts. In this review we synthesize and interpret results from the phylogenetic …
Lack of lipogenesis in parasitoids: a review of physiological mechanisms and evolutionary implications
The ability of organisms to adapt to fluctuating food conditions is essential for their survival
and reproduction. Accumulating energy reserves, such as lipids, in anticipation of harsh …
and reproduction. Accumulating energy reserves, such as lipids, in anticipation of harsh …
Loss of lipid synthesis as an evolutionary consequence of a parasitic lifestyle
Evolutionary loss of traits can result from negative selection on a specific phenotype, or if the
trait is selectively neutral, because the phenotype associated with the trait has become …
trait is selectively neutral, because the phenotype associated with the trait has become …
The evolution of venom by co-option of single-copy genes
The classic model for the evolution of novel gene function is through gene duplication
followed by evolution of a new function by one of the copies (neofunctionalization)[1, 2] …
followed by evolution of a new function by one of the copies (neofunctionalization)[1, 2] …
Suppression of water loss during adult diapause in the northern house mosquito, Culex pipiens
JB Benoit, DL Denlinger - Journal of Experimental Biology, 2007 - journals.biologists.com
One of the major challenges of overwintering in the mosquito, Culex pipiens, is prevention of
dehydration. In this study, we compare the water balance requirements of nondiapausing …
dehydration. In this study, we compare the water balance requirements of nondiapausing …
Advances and prospects on biosynthesis, structures and functions of venom proteins from parasitic wasps
SJM Moreau, S Guillot - Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2005 - Elsevier
Molecular and biochemical properties of parasitoid Hymenoptera's venom proteins are
currently receiving an increasing interest. In this review, we will highlight the progress that …
currently receiving an increasing interest. In this review, we will highlight the progress that …
Integrative approach reveals composition of endoparasitoid wasp venoms
The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster and its endoparasitoid wasps are a developing model
system for interactions between host immune responses and parasite virulence …
system for interactions between host immune responses and parasite virulence …
Genome of the pincer wasp Gonatopus flavifemur reveals unique venom evolution and a dual adaptation to parasitism and predation
Background Hymenoptera comprise extremely diverse insect species with extensive
variation in their life histories. The Dryinidae, a family of solitary wasps of Hymenoptera …
variation in their life histories. The Dryinidae, a family of solitary wasps of Hymenoptera …
Venom-induced alterations in fly lipid metabolism and its impact on larval development of the ectoparasitoid Nasonia vitripennis (Walker)(Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae)
DB Rivers, DL Denlinger - Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 1995 - Elsevier
Parasitism by the ectoparasitoid Nasonia vitripennis suppressed development in three
species of carrion-feeding flies (Sarcophaga bullata, Phormia regina, and Sarcodexia …
species of carrion-feeding flies (Sarcophaga bullata, Phormia regina, and Sarcodexia …
Nasonia vitripennis venom causes targeted gene expression changes in its fly host
Parasitoid wasps are diverse and ecologically important insects that use venom to modify
their host's metabolism for the benefit of the parasitoid's offspring. Thus, the effects of venom …
their host's metabolism for the benefit of the parasitoid's offspring. Thus, the effects of venom …