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Feeding enhances resitance of wing, tarsal and labellar hairs ofPhormia regina Meig. The observed increase in resistance might be related to variations in the secretory function of the accessory cells at the hair sockets. The importance of this fact in feeding control is discussed.
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Angioy, A.M., Liscia, A. & Pietra, P. Influence of feeding conditions on wing, labellar and tarsal hair resistance inPhormia regina (Meig.). Experientia 35, 60–62 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01917877
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