Temperature during developmental age dictates its resistance/tolerance

 

Flies developed at low temperature (13°C):

  • Most cold resistant
  • Highest abundance of Wolbachia
Flies developed at high temperature (31°C):
  • Most heat tolerant
  • Highest abundance of Acetobacter

  • Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29095113/

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