EcologybioRxiv
Spider mites escape bacterial infection by avoiding contaminated food
F. Zele, G. Santos Matos, A. Figueiredo…·S. Magalhaes
This study shows spider mites avoid bacterial-contaminated food and are susceptible to bacterial infections via feeding and spraying, suggesting avoidance behaviors are key to reducing infection risk.
DOI 10.1007/s00442-018-4316-y