Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions

Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 342
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ISBN-10 : 9780470514955
ISBN-13 : 0470514957
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Book Synopsis Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions by : Gregory R. Bock

Download or read book Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions written by Gregory R. Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new work contains the first integrated discussion of the role of olfaction in mosquito-host interactions. It covers the practical applications of this knowledge in attempting to control malaria as a problem for world health. The volume begins with a general overview of mosquito life cycle styles and how odour-mediated host location fits into the repertoire of behaviours that a specific species may exhibit. Certain aspects of insect olfaction and its underlying physiological mechanisms are incorporated within the book.


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