Publications by authors named "Sotiris Meletiou"
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- Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are expanding their range in Europe, raising concerns for mosquito-borne diseases, especially in Cyprus.
- Recent findings include the detection of these species near key locations such as Larnaka airport and Limassol marina, prompting a series of emergency response measures.
- The response includes communication with health authorities, on-site expert verification, active surveillance, and the creation of action and contingency plans to limit mosquito spread, which may serve as a model for other regions in Europe.
The critically endangered Cyprus grass snake () has been studied for the past 25 years. Although the need for a complete survey on the distribution of its population, outside the strict boundaries of the known mountainous localities, had been stressed, such an effort has not been conducted to date. In this study, we used a rapid survey approach to investigate possible sightings of the species upstream of the known distribution in the Troodos Mountains.
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