History of domestication and spread of Aedes aegypti - A Review
Autor(es): Powell, Jeffrey R.; Tabachnick, Walter J.
Resumo: The adaptation of insect vectors of human diseases to breed in human habitats (domestication) is one of the most important phenomena in medical entomology. Considerable data are available on the vector mosquito Aedes aegypti in this regard and here we integrate the available information including Genetics, behaviour, morphology, ecology and biogeography of the mosquito, with human history. We emphasise the tremendous amount of variation possessed by Ae. aegypti for virtually all traits considered. Typological thinking needs to be abandoned to reach a realistic and comprehensive understanding of this important vector of yellow fever, dengue and Chikungunya.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes Aegypti; History Biogeography; Domestication; Arboviruses
Imprenta: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, v. 108, n. , p. 11-17, 2013
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1590/0074-0276130395
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Chikungunya Fever ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2013
