Effect of water salinity on immature performance and lifespan of adult Asian tiger mosquito

Abstract Background Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is a vector for pathogens like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Its adaptive capacity enables reproduction in temperate climates and development mainly in artificial containers with fresh water in urbanized areas. Nevertheless, breeding in coa...

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Main Authors: Laura Blanco-Sierra, Eleni C. Savvidou, Evangelia D. Mpakovasili, Charalampos S. Ioannou, Frederic Bartumeus, Nikos T. Papadopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-06069-5