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http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2556| Title: | Variations in the adult ornamentation of anopheles (Cellia) Subpictus sibling species B in Eastern Sri Lanka |
| Authors: | Jude, P.J. Surendran, S.N. Ramasamy, R. |
| Keywords: | Anopheles subpictus Palpi Sibling species Malaria vector Wing |
| Issue Date: | 28-Mar-2012 |
| Publisher: | Faculty of Applied Science,South Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
| Citation: | Empowering regional development through science and technology,First Annual Science Research Session -2012 |
| Abstract: | Anopheles (Cellia) subpictus Grasi sensu lato is a secondary vector of malaria in Sri Lanka and exists as a species complex comprising all four reported sibling species (species A, B, C and D). Significant variations in the ornamental pattern of wings and palpi were observed among specimens identified as sibling species B based on egg morphology. This led to categorization of species B into four distinct populations. This article reports the pattern variations and discusses the implications for classification of species B as the reported variations may conceal perfect identification of members of this complex. |
| URI: | http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2556 |
| ISBN: | 9789556270273 |
| Appears in Collections: | ASRS - FAS 2012 |
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