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Life-history evolution in hymenopteran parasitoids
the roles of host and climate
Majeed Askari Seyahooei
Life-history evolution in hymenopteran parasitoids the roles of host and climate
Thesis Leiden University
Cover design and layout : René Glas (www.reneglas.com) Printed by : Offsetdrukkerij Nautilus, Leiden Cover-photo Asobara japonica : Herman Berkhoudt
© 2010 Majeed Askari Seyahooei ISBN/EAN: 978-90-9025045-8
Life-history evolution in hymenopteran parasitoids the roles of host and climate
Proefschrift ter verkrijging van
de graad van Doctor aan de Universiteit Leiden,
op gezag van de Rector Magnificus prof. mr. P.F. van der Heijden, volgens het besluit van het College van Promoties
te verdedigen op donderdag 3 februari 2010 klokke 13.45 uur
door
Majeed Askari Seyahooei
Geboren te Bandar Abbas, Iran in 1967
Prof. Dr. Peter Kinkaamer Dr. Tom van Dooren
The research described in this thesis was funded by the Agriculture Research and Education Orga- nization (AREO) of Iran under Ministry of Agricul- ture.
C o n t e n t s
Chapter 1
General introduction and conclusion Chapter 2
Closely related parasitoids induce different pupation and foraging responses in Drosophila larvae
Chapter 3
The Lack of correlation between developmental time and adult life span in parasitoids: the role of meta- bolic rate and fat reserves
Chapter 4
Adult size and early investment in reproduction in five species of Asobara parasitoid
Chapter 5
Genetic structure of Leptopilina boulardi populations from different climatic zones of Iran
Chapter 6
Local adaptation in life history traits of Leptopilina boulardi populations from different climate zones of Iran
References
Appendices
Curriculum Vitae
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