Behavioural determinants of gene flow in malaria vector populations: <it>Anopheles gambiae</it> males select large females as mates

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Plasmodium</it>-refractory mosquitoes are being rapidly developed for malaria control but will only succeed if they can successfully compete for mates when released into the wild. Pre-copulatory behavioural traits mai...

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Main Authors: Yan G, Githure JI, Beier JC, Odulaja A, Touré Y, Akelo HA, Arija J, Njiru BN, Dao A, Okanda FM, Gouagna LC, Knols BGJ, Killeen GF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/1/1/10