GONOTROPHIC CYCLE IN SIMULIUM OCHRACEUM
GONOTROPHIC CYCLE IN SIMULIUM OCHRACEUM
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DOI:
10.4269/ajtmh.1979.28.422
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发表时间:
1979-01-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
COLLINS, RC
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作者:
CUPP, EW;COLLINS, RC
Oogenesis in S. ochraceu, Onchocerca volvulus vector, is characterized in terms of distinct stages of follicular development following emergence, sugar feeding and completion of a blood meal. Changes in the ovary following the 1st oviposition are also described. This black fly species was anautogenous and exhibited gonotrophic concordance. The formation of follicular dilatations after oviposition followed a distinct pattern with traces of cellular debris evident up to 144 h. The presence of fructose, as detected by the cold Anthrone test, indicated that parous and nulliparous flies routinely imbibe nectars as part of their foraging behavior. The availability and frequent use of nectar may contribute significantly to longevity of parous flies, hence increasing their vector potential.