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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Virulence, proteolytic and lipolytic activities of Brazilian Beauveria bassiana s.l. isolates (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) to Rhipicephalus microplus ticks (Acari: Ixodidae)

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Pages 239-249 | Received 05 Feb 2015, Accepted 04 Sep 2015, Published online: 06 Nov 2015

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