Are the Culex pipiens biotypes pipiens, molestus and their hybrids competent vectors of avian Plasmodium?

Are the Culex pipiens biotypes pipiens, molestus and their hybrids competent vectors of avian Plasmodium?

The common house mosquito Culex pipiens s.l., widely distributed in Europe, Africa, and North America has two recognized biotypes, Cx. pipiens biotype pipiens and Cx. pipiens biotype molestus, which hybridize. Despite their morphological similarities, these biotypes may exhibit ecological difference...

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Main Authors: Rafael Gutiérrez-López, Jiayue Yan, Laura Gangoso, Ramón Soriguer, Jordi Figuerola, Josué Martínez-de la Puente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314633
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