Copper Exposure Affects Anti-Predatory Behaviour and Acetylcholinesterase Levels in <i>Culex pipiens</i> (Diptera, Culicidae)

Copper is an essential metal that occurs chronically in the environment and affects the development and physiology of aquatic insects. In excess amounts, it can impair their nervous system and behaviour. We tested the anti-predatory behaviour of <i>Cx. pipiens</i> larvae after seven days exposure wi...

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Principais autores:	Nermeen R. Amer, Sharon P. Lawler, Nawal M. Zohdy, Aly Younes, Wael M. ElSayed, Guillaume Wos, Samah Abdelrazek, Hind Omer, Richard E. Connon
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	MDPI AG 2022-12-01
coleção:	Insects
Assuntos:	mosquito cues toxicity acetylcholine enzyme copper sulphate
Acesso em linha:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1151
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