Article
Generational conservation of composition and diversity of field-acquired midgut microbiota in Anopheles gambiae (sensu lato) during colonization in the laboratory.
Parasites & vectors - 11 Jan 2019
Akorli Jewelna, Namaali Philomena Asor, Ametsi Godwin Williams, Egyirifa Richardson Kwesi, Pels Nana Adjoa Praba
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The gut microbiota is known to play a role in a mosquito vector's life history, a subject of increasing research. Laboratory experiments are essential for such studies and require laboratory colonies. In this study, the conservation of field-obtained midgut microbiota was evaluated in laboratory-reared Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) mosquitoes continuously hatched in water from field breeding habitats....
Topics
- Animals
- Anopheles
- Bacteria
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome
- Genetic Variation
- Larva
- Pupa