Fig. 3From: Vertically transmitted microbiome protects eggs from fungal infection and egg failureMean (±SE) density (per 1800 μm2) of fungal hyphae found on S. virgatus eggshells on Day 25 of incubation. The density of hyphae was significantly greater on dissected eggs than on oviposited eggs (p = 0.008)Back to article page