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Molecular evidence of Culex pipiens form molestus and hybrids pipiens/molestus in Morocco, North Africa
27 Apr 2012
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BACKGROUND: Culex pipiens L. is the most widespread mosquito vector in temperate regions including North Africa. Cx. pipiens has two recognized forms or biotypes; pipiens and molestus are morphologically indistinguishable with distinct behavior and physiology that may influence their vectorial status. In our study, we prospected for the different forms of Cx. pipiens in Morocco. METHODS: Cx. pipiens larvae were...
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