Diet and density dependent competition affect larval performance and oviposition site selection in the mosquito species <it>Aedes albopictus</it> (Diptera: Culicidae)

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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Main Authors: Yoshioka Miho, Couret Jannelle, Kim Frances, McMillan Joseph, Burkot Thomas R, Dotson Ellen M, Kitron Uriel, Vazquez-Prokopec Gonzalo M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Habitat selection
Oviposition
Diet
Conspecific density
Mosquito
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/225

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