Influence of blood meal and mating in reproduction patterns of Triatoma brasiliensis females (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) under laboratory conditions.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(7): 1031-4, 2009 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The influence of blood meal and mating on Triatoma brasiliensis (Neiva) female fecundity, fertility, life-span and the preoviposition period were investigated under laboratory conditions. Nourishment increased fecundity, fertility and adult lifespan, whereas mating increased fecundity, fertility and decreased the preoviposition period. Females also required more than one mating to reach their full reproductive potential. Results indicate that both nourishment and mating are important in T. brasiliensis proliferation. Such information will help towards developing effective control strategies of this vector of Chagas disease.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Oviposição
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Triatoma
Limite:
Animals
País como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article