To what extent does salt (NaCl) affect Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquito larvae survival?

The effect of salt (NaCl) on Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) mosquito larval breeding was ascertained under laboratory conditions. No larval mortality occurred when the Cl– concentrations were between 0.017 ppt (0.03 ppt salinity) and 7.371 ppt (13.25 ppt salinity). However, 9%, 24%, 73.5%, 91.5...

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Main Authors: N. Lukwa, T. Mduluza, C. Nyoni, M. Zimba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jear/article/view/6594