Effect of water salinity on immature performance and lifespan of adult Asian tiger mosquito.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aedes albopictus (Skuse, 1894) is a vector for pathogens like dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Its adaptive capacity enables reproduction in temperate climates and development mainly in artificial containers with fresh water in urbanized areas. Nevertheless, breeding in coastal areas may also occur along with its aggressive invasiveness. Global warming and the consequent rise in sea levels will increase saline (> 30 ppt) or brackish (0.5-30 ppt salt) water in coastal regions. To address whether Ae. albopictus can breed in brackish water, we initiated the current study that analyses the survival of immature stages at different salinity concentrations and explores whether carryover effects occur in the resulting adults. This possible adaptation is important when cons

SUBMITTER: Blanco-Sierra L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10797731 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature