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INTRODUCTION Different blood meal sources can affect biology of triatomines. METHODS We studied the influence of two different blood meal sources (rabbits and hens) on five biological parameters in Meccus… Click to show full abstract
INTRODUCTION Different blood meal sources can affect biology of triatomines. METHODS We studied the influence of two different blood meal sources (rabbits and hens) on five biological parameters in Meccus phyllosomus pallidipennis and collected biological parameters. RESULTS The cohort fed on rabbits had a shorter median life-cycle and lower mortality rate than that fed on hens. Both cohorts required a similar number of blood meals to reach adulthood. Median longevity and number of blood meals for adults were similar between both cohorts. CONCLUSIONS The studied parameters reflect the high grade of adaptation of M. p. pallidipennis feeding on different hosts.
Journal Title: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Year Published: 2019
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