Surface morphology and morphometric analysis of sensilla of Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse): an SEM investigation

Background & objectives: The sensilla and sensory mechanism play a significant role in hostseeking and oviposition behaviour of mosquitoes, which enable them to transmit various diseases to humans. Aedes albopictus (Skuse) has emerged as a major vector of Chikungunya virus in the recent epidemic...

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Main Authors: Kavita R. Sharma, Anchal Shrivastava, T. Seenivasagan, B.D. Parashar, S.C. Pant, Shri Prakash
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-06-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/462125.pdf