Distinct olfactory signaling mechanisms in the malaria vector mosquito Anopheles gambiae.
Anopheles gambiae is the principal Afrotropical vector for human malaria, in which olfaction mediates a wide range of both adult and larval behaviors. Indeed, mosquitoes depend on the ability to respond to chemical cues for feeding, host preference, and mate location/selection. Building upon previou...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-08-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2930861?pdf=render |