Morphometric changes of Triatoma flavida Neiva, 1911 (Hemiptera:Triatominae) in the transition from sylvatic to laboratory conditions
The one-generational metric changes occurring in Triatoma flavida (Hemiptera: Triatominae) when carried from its wild habitat (caves) to laboratory, were examined using traditional morphometric techniques. As for other species of Triatoma, Rhodnius or Panstrongylus studied in similar conditions, a significant reduction of head, thorax and wing size was observed. Sexual dimorphism of the wings, while present in the wild sample, was not detected anymore in the laboratory individuals. Biological significance and epidemiological importance are discussed.
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Main Authors: | Rodríguez Rodríguez,Jinnay, Fuentes González,Omar, Nodarse,Jorge Fraga, Monzote Fidalgo,Lianet, Dujardin,Jean-Pierre |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
2007
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0036-46652007000200013 |
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