Publications by authors named "Raylea Rowbottom"
Article Synopsis
- Two dominant saltmarsh mosquitoes are key transmitters of the Ross River virus (RRV) in Australia, and their breeding behavior is influenced by the ecological features of saltmarshes.
- The study focuses on the distribution of Ae. camptorhynchus, a known RRV vector, and its egg dispersal in relation to various invertebrate populations and vegetation.
- Findings indicate that vegetation, rather than elevation or other species, significantly affects Ae. camptorhynchus egg distribution, providing valuable insights for mosquito surveillance and future research on habitat necessities.
Aquatic environments can be restricted with the amount of available food resources especially with changes to both abiotic and biotic conditions. Mosquito larvae, in particular, are sensitive to changes in food resources. Resource limitation through inter-, and intra-specific competition among mosquitoes are known to affect both their development and survival.
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