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El mosquito común, clave en la transmisión de la malaria aviar
Researchers from the Doñana Biological Station – CSIC, the University of Granada and Bioparc Fuengirola has analysed the presence of avian malaria parasites in three species of mosquitoes.
? The Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive species, does not seem to have a critical function in the transmission of this disease.
? The Asian tiger mosquito, an invasive species, does not seem to have a critical function in the transmission of this disease.
Fountains and sewers affect the presence of mosquitoes in urban areas
A study from CSIC links water accumulation in the urban sewage system and ornamental fountains to a higher number of mosquitoes in cities.
Results allow understand how these infrastructures affect the population of these insects, which are key to the transmission of several diseases.
Results allow understand how these infrastructures affect the population of these insects, which are key to the transmission of several diseases.