Parasite load assessment and host processing (Insecta)

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Method synopsis

Systematic examination of host insects for parasites, counting and removal of parasites, followed by drying and weighing of both hosts and parasites for biomass determination.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 1 paper using this protocol.

Typical Equipment

• scint vials
• aluminum tins
• drying oven
• analytical balance
• desiccant

Output Measurements

• parasite count per host
• host dry mass
• parasite dry mass

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

Species Studied With This Protocol

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