X-ray computerised microtomography (MicroCT): A new technique for assessing external and internal morphology of bees

Journal of Apicultural Research

Volumn 47, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 286-291

  Greco, Mark ^a   Jones, Allan ^b   Spooner Hart, Robert ^a   Holford, Paul ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Diagnostic radioentomology; MicroCT; Morphology; Proventricular plate; Stingless bees

Indexed keywords

APOIDEA; AVES; HEXAPODA; MELIPONINAE; TRIGONA CARBONARIA;

EID: 57749173147     PISSN: 00218839     EISSN: 20786913     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3896/IBRA.1.47.4.09     Document Type: Article

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