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Mean number (± SE) of C. floridanum soldiers produced by female broods after multiparasitism by M. demolitor, injection of egg slurry, or injection of washed chorions
| Treatment | Avg soldier no. (±SE) |
|---|---|
| Negative control (n = 15) | 25 (±2.32) |
| Multiparasitized (n = 15) | 36 (±3.38) |
| Egg slurry (n = 11) | 34 (±3.71) |
| Chorion alone (n = 13) | 35 (±2.36) |
Negative control female broods were injected with saline only. Sample sizes per treatment are indicated by n.
