Identifying venom genes of parasitoid wasps: Successful parasitism without immediate host death

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Feb 4, 2025, 9:19 am1k ptsInteresting
Parasitoid wasps, belonging to the family Hymenoptera, deprive their insect and spider hosts of nutrition. These wasps represent approximately 20% of the 1 million insect species on Earth, making them one of the planet's most successful animal groups.

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