Barelds, Richard (2022) Mosquito Diversity in Groningen. Bachelor's Research Project (period 2b), Biology.
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Abstract
With the current climate change and change in ecosystems it has become increasingly important to monitor changes in populations. An increase in temperature has allowed for invasive Aedes to travel further northwards, outside of their original habitat. This can have major public health consequences, as these species are capable of carrying much more pathogenic diseases than the native mosquitos, as well as being attracted to humans more than the native counterparts. This research will address which species of mosquitoes can currently be found in Groningen, as well as several subquestion surrounding these mosquitoes. It has been found that Culex pipiens pipiens, Culex pipiens molestus, a hybrid of the two, and Ochlerotatus rusticus are currently present in Groningen. All Culex appeared to have a preference for CO2 when compared to a human mimicking odor, and all species appeared to be active in larger quantities with an increase in temperature. Furthermore this research shortly looked into the presence of Wolbachia, as this can influence the viral load. Two haplotypes of Wpip-II have been found.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor's Research Project (period 2b)) |
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| Supervisor name: | Lequime, S.J.J. |
| Degree programme: | Biology |
| Thesis type: | Bachelor's Research Project (period 2b) |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Jun 2022 09:58 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Jun 2022 09:58 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/27271 |
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