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Generally, viruses are 'host-specific' only attacking or pirating a single species.
Marine microbes 2009
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The scattered angiosperms here and in the foothills supported some host-specific herbivores with associated predators; they were also exploited (especially after exceptional rains) by a number of Orthoptera, Hemiptera, and Lepidoptera derived from migratory African populations and perhaps reinforced at intervals by additional groups of colonists.
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The weevils are host-specific, and do not feed on any other plants or crops apart from the water hyacinth.
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Insect pests of intercrops such as Albizzia and Casuarina are host-specific and do not infest oil palm.
1. Designing integrated pest management for sustainable and productive futures. 1992
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"It is very consistent with what we know about ISAV in other parts of the world and that is that it's present in a marine reservoir of species and that when given a chance, let's say with net-pen Atlantic salmon, if it can get a foothold it can begin to evolve and adapt to a more virulent and a more host-specific form."
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Symantec's thin optimization technology leverages host-specific intelligence and standards-based storage hardware.
Top Tech News 2010
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Symantec's thin optimization technology leverages host-specific intelligence and standards-based storage hardware.
Top Tech News 2010
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Symantec's thin optimization technology leverages host-specific intelligence and standards-based storage hardware.
Top Tech News 2010
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The mites that most commonly cause mange in squirrels, known as "notoedric" mites, are reported to be host-specific to squirrels and are not likely to spread to cats, dogs or humans.
courierpress.com Stories Larry Caplan 2010
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Symantec's thin optimization technology leverages host-specific intelligence and standards-based storage hardware.
Top Tech News 2010
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