Li, Dongmei2006-12-282006-12-2820022002http://hdl.handle.net/2440/21757Bibliography: leaves 113-144.ix, 144 leaves, [56] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.Investigates the functions of the maternal, protein secretions of the endoparasitoid wasps Venturia canescens Gravenhorst regarding their role in providing protection against the host's immune system. Also investigates mucinous protein secretions on the egg surface and coagulation reactions and their role in protecting eggs against host cellular attacks.114502 bytesapplication/pdfenParasitoids Immunology.Host-parasite relationships Immunological aspects.Thesis