Quantitative trait loci determining autogeny and body size in the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
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Correction: Identification and Characterization of Seminal Fluid Proteins in the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus
The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an important vector for pathogens that affect human health, including the viruses that cause dengue and Chikungunya fevers. It is also one of the world's fastest-spreading invasive species. For these reasons, it is crucial to identify strategies for controlling the reproduction and spread of this mosquito. During mating, seminal fluid proteins (Sfp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Heredity
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0018-067X,1365-2540
DOI: 10.1038/hdy.2008.32