Reciprocal Trophic Interactions and Transmission of Blood Parasites between Mosquitoes and Frogs

The relationship between mosquitoes and their amphibian hosts is a unique, reciprocal trophic interaction. Instead of a one-way, predator-prey relationship, there is a cyclical dance of avoidance and attraction. This has prompted spatial and temporal synchrony between organisms, reflected in emergen...

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Main Authors: Todd G. Smith, Laura V. Ferguson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/2/410/