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Dynamics of phosphoglucomutase heat sensitivity polymorphism in Culicidae

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In 6 species of mosquitoes of the generaAedes andCuliseta (Culicidae, Diptera) the frequency of phosphoglucomutase (PGM) heat sensitivity alleles is inversely correlated with the temperature of the environment where larvae develop. These data suggest that different selective values are associated with the PGM thermoresistant and thermosensitive genotypes in the different habitats.

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  1. Facoltà di Scienze, Istituto di Genetica, I-00185, Roma, Italy

    G. Trippa, Rosaria Scozzari & Rosadele Cicchetti

  2. Centro di Genetica Evoluzionistica del C.N.R. clo Istituto di Genetica, Roma, Italia

    G. Trippa, Rosaria Scozzari & Rosadele Cicchetti

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We thank Dr M. Coluzzi for providing the data on the temperature ranges for larval development of the species examined and for helpful discussions. The excellent technical assistance of Mr G. Dell'Uomo (Istituto Superiore Sanità, Roma) is also acknowledged.

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Trippa, G., Scozzari, R. & Cicchetti, R. Dynamics of phosphoglucomutase heat sensitivity polymorphism in Culicidae. Experientia 36, 174–176 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953715

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