Wild populations of malaria vectors can mate both inside and outside human dwellings

Abstract Background Wild populations of Anopheles mosquitoes are generally thought to mate outdoors in swarms, although once colonized, they also mate readily inside laboratory cages. This study investigated whether the malaria vectors Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis can also naturally m...

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Main Authors: Ismail H. Nambunga, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Emmanuel E. Hape, Issa H. Mshani, Najat F. Kahamba, Gustav Mkandawile, Daniel M. Mabula, Rukiyah M. Njalambaha, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Letus L. Muyaga, Marie R. G. Hermy, Frederic Tripet, Heather M. Ferguson, Halfan S. Ngowo, Fredros O. Okumu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04989-8