The effects of genetic background, dusting and handling on the mating competitiveness of male Culex tritaeniorhynchus carrying a complex chromosomal aberration. | [Pakistan Journal of Zoology • 1979]

Author(s):

1. R. H Baker: Pakistan Medical Research Centre, University Maryland School of Medical, Lahore, Pakistan

2. W. K Reisen: Pakistan Medical Research Centre, University Maryland School of Medical, Lahore, Pakistan

3. R. K Sakai: Pakistan Medical Research Centre, University Maryland School of Medical, Lahore, Pakistan

4. U. T Saifuddin: Pakistan Medical Research Centre, University Maryland School of Medical, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

Culex tritaeniorhynchus males carrying a complex aberration, In (3), T (2:3)` M3 bw showed equal or greater competitiveness in 16 of 18.1aboratory cage experiments with laboratJ wild type males. Marking and handling pro-cedures did not consistently reduce competitiveness, nor did the effect of xerox-ing mosquitoes impair mating. The failure of both males and females to mate readily under insectary conditions precluded the use of the progeny of wild-caught females.

Page(s): 193-198

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Year: 1979

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