Ecophysiological characterization and molecular differentiation of Culex pipiens forms (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tunisia

Ecophysiological characterization and molecular differentiation of Culex pipiens forms (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tunisia

Abstract Background The Culex pipiens complex (Diptera: Culicidae) includes the most widespread mosquito species in the world. Members of this complex are the primary enzootic and epidemic vectors of the West Nile virus (genus Flavivirus) in several countries. The two recognized forms of Cx. pipiens...

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Main Authors: Marwa Beji, Adel Rhim, David Roiz, Ali Bouattour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Culex pipiens
Form molestus
Form pipiens
Hybrid
Tunisia
Ecology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2265-7

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