Female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes use communal cues to manage population density at breeding sites
Abstract Where a female mosquito lays her eggs creates the conditions for reproductive success. Here we identify a communal behavior among ovipositing female mosquitoes. When choosing equal breeding sites, gravid Aedes aegypti aggregate more often than expected. This aggregation occurs when water co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Communications Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-05830-5 |