Diet and density dependent competition affect larval performance and oviposition site selection in the mosquito species <it>Aedes albopictus</it> (Diptera: Culicidae)
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oviposition-site choice is an essential component of the life history of all mosquito species. According to the oviposition-preference offspring-performance (P-P) hypothesis, if optimizing offspring performance and fitness ensures hi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-10-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/225 |