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The Morphology, Biology and Economic Importance of Nosema Bombi, n.sp., Parasitic in Various Humble Bees (Bombusspp.)

H. B. FanthamLIVERPOOL SCHOOL OR TROPICAL MEDICINE
, D.Sc. (Lond.), B.A. (Cantab.) (LECTURER ON PARASITOLOGY) &
Annie PorterQUICK LABORATORY, CAMBRIDGE.
, D.Sc. (LOND.), F.L.S. (BEIT MEMORIAL RESEARCH FELLOW)
Pages 623-638 | Received 26 Oct 1914, Published online: 24 Mar 2016

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