Comparison of swarming, mating performance and longevity of males Anopheles coluzzii between individuals fed with different natural fruit juices in laboratory and semi-field conditions
Abstract Background It is assumed that malaria vectors feed on locally available nectar sources to obtain energy. Sugar feeding is energetically critical for the Anopheles male swarming and mating activities. However, little is known about the impact of local nectar feeding on male physiological dev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-020-03248-y |