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Aug 2026
Egg mass scale thickness: Multifunctional maternal defenses driving niche expansion and global pest status of Spodoptera spp
Egg mass scale-layer thickness represents a key behavioral adaptation that enhances egg survival and reduces egg-stage mortality, thereby contributing to the ecological success, invasion potential, and global pest status of Spodoptera species.
Hongbo Yan, Haneef Tariq, A. de Freitas Bueno et al.
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