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Effects of Age and Size on Anopheles gambiae s.s. Male Mosquito Mating Success
1 Mar 2013
Abstract excerpt
Before the release of genetically-modified or sterile male mosquitoes in an attempt to control local populations of malaria vectors, it is crucial to determine male traits involved in mating success. The effects of male size and age as determinants of male mating success in Anopheles gambiae s.s. were measured in the field and under laboratory conditions in Burkina Faso. First, the body sizes (estimated by wing...
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