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Main Author: Reynolds, Sydney
Format: Recurso digital
Language:English
Published: Zenodo 2025
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15306441
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  • <p dir="ltr">The ovipositor of Isostasius species is unique to the Platygastridae family and is characterized by a system of coiled valvulae. This morphological structure acts as a hypodermic needle comprising hollow tubes that facilitate egg-laying. The coiling mechanism assists in oviposition in parasitoid wasps, encouraging egg deposition in isolated larvae with a high degree of precision.</p>