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capturing fungi (170, 184), the non-trapping fungal parasites, the 

 predacious nematodes, the predacious mites, and different bacteria ca- 

 pable of destroying nematodes. 



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Surgical m.aggots are said to have a bactericidal effect in wounds, in 

 addition to removing necrotic debris. Simmons (825) demonstrated in 

 the maggot Lucilia sericata the presence of an active bactericidal sub- 

 stance which is thermostable and active against S. aureus, hemolytic 

 streptococci, and CI. welchii. 



