The importance of male body size on sperm uptake and usage, and female fecundity in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

BACKGROUND: Adult mosquito density is a critical factor in the transmission of arboviruses by container Aedes spp. mosquitoes. Female fecundity drives population growth, and therefore contributes to adult mosquito density. Previous studies have focused on female body size as the major determinant of... View More