Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes
Two snapshot surveys to establish the diversity and ecological preferences of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in the terra firme primary rain forest surrounding the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the UNESCO Yasuní Biosphere Reserve of eastern Amazonian Ecuador were carried out in November 1998 and...
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| author | Yvonne-Marie Linton James E Pecor Charles H Porter Luke Brett Mitchell Andres Garzon-Moreno Desmond H Foley David Brooks Pecor Richard C Wilkerson |
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| description | Two snapshot surveys to establish the diversity and ecological preferences of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in the terra firme primary rain forest surrounding the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the UNESCO Yasuní Biosphere Reserve of eastern Amazonian Ecuador were carried out in November 1998 and May 1999. The mosquito fauna of this region is poorly known; the focus of this study was to obtain high quality link-reared specimens that could be used to unequivocally confirm species level diversity through integrated systematic study of all life stages and DNA sequences. A total of 2,284 specimens were preserved; 1,671 specimens were link-reared with associated immature exuviae, all but 108 of which are slide mounted. This study identified 68 unique taxa belonging to 17 genera and 27 subgenera. Of these, 12 are new to science and 37 comprise new country records. DNA barcodes [658-bp of the mtDNA cytochrome c oxidase ( COI ) I gene] are presented for 58 individuals representing 20 species and nine genera. DNA barcoding proved useful in uncovering and confirming new species and we advocate an integrated systematics approach to biodiversity studies in future. Associated bionomics of all species collected are discussed. An updated systematic checklist of the mosquitoes of Ecuador (n = 179) is presented for the first time in 60 years. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f799e653fd8348e1968a3b8546c443af2023-08-02T09:32:18ZengFundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz1678-80602013-01-01108suppl 110010910.1590/0074-0276130440S0074-02762013000900100Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodesYvonne-Marie LintonJames E PecorCharles H PorterLuke Brett MitchellAndres Garzon-MorenoDesmond H FoleyDavid Brooks PecorRichard C WilkersonTwo snapshot surveys to establish the diversity and ecological preferences of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in the terra firme primary rain forest surrounding the Tiputini Biodiversity Station in the UNESCO Yasuní Biosphere Reserve of eastern Amazonian Ecuador were carried out in November 1998 and May 1999. The mosquito fauna of this region is poorly known; the focus of this study was to obtain high quality link-reared specimens that could be used to unequivocally confirm species level diversity through integrated systematic study of all life stages and DNA sequences. A total of 2,284 specimens were preserved; 1,671 specimens were link-reared with associated immature exuviae, all but 108 of which are slide mounted. This study identified 68 unique taxa belonging to 17 genera and 27 subgenera. Of these, 12 are new to science and 37 comprise new country records. DNA barcodes [658-bp of the mtDNA cytochrome c oxidase ( COI ) I gene] are presented for 58 individuals representing 20 species and nine genera. DNA barcoding proved useful in uncovering and confirming new species and we advocate an integrated systematics approach to biodiversity studies in future. Associated bionomics of all species collected are discussed. An updated systematic checklist of the mosquitoes of Ecuador (n = 179) is presented for the first time in 60 years.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762013000900100&lng=en&tlng=enEcuadorAmazonCulicidaeDNA barcodesspecies listhabitat |
| spellingShingle | Yvonne-Marie Linton James E Pecor Charles H Porter Luke Brett Mitchell Andres Garzon-Moreno Desmond H Foley David Brooks Pecor Richard C Wilkerson Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz Ecuador Amazon Culicidae DNA barcodes species list habitat |
| title | Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes |
| title_full | Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes |
| title_fullStr | Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes |
| title_short | Mosquitoes of eastern Amazonian Ecuador: biodiversity, bionomics and barcodes |
| title_sort | mosquitoes of eastern amazonian ecuador biodiversity bionomics and barcodes |
| topic | Ecuador Amazon Culicidae DNA barcodes species list habitat |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762013000900100&lng=en&tlng=en |
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