Plasmodium relictum infection in Culex quinquefasciatus (Culicidae) decreases diel flight activity but increases peak dusk flight activity
Abstract Background Parasites are recognized for their ability to modify host physiology and behaviours in ways that increase parasite fitness. Protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium are a group of widespread vector-borne parasites of vertebrates, causing disease to a wide range of hosts, but m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04265-9 |