| Laboratory evaluation of the effect of alternative prey and vegetation on predation of Culex annulirostris immatures by Australian native fish species. | |
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PMID: 17067039 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The impact of alternative prey and simulated vegetation on Culex annulirostris Skuse predation efficacy by Australian smelt, Retropinna semoni (Retropinnidae); crimson-spotted rainbowfish, Melanotaenia duboulayi (Melanotaeniidae); empire gudgeon, Hypseleotris compressa (Eleotridae); estuary perchlet, Ambassis marianus (Ambassidae); firetail gudgeon, Hypseleotris galii (Eleotridae); fly-specked hardyhead, Craterocephalus stercusmuscarum (Atherinidae); and Pacific blue-eye, Pseudomugil signifer (Atherinidae), was evaluated in Queensland, Australia. The presence of chironomid midge larvae and tusked frog, Adelotus brevis (Leptodactylidae), tadpoles did not have a significant negative impact on the predation rates of Cx. annulirostris by these 7 fish species. Hypseleotris galii, M. duboulayi, and R. semoni demonstrated strong preference for larvae of Cx. annulirostris over both alternative prey species. In the presence of alternative prey species, the mean predation rate of M. duboulayi on larvae of Cx. annulirostris remained greater than that of other fish species tested. When evaluated at varying densities of simulated vegetation, predation rates of all fish species were similar to those reported in open conditions. |
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Authors:
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Timothy P Hurst; Brian H Kay; Michael D Brown; Peter A Ryan |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association Volume: 22 ISSN: 8756-971X ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. Publication Date: 2006 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-10-27 Completed Date: 2006-11-08 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8511299 Medline TA: J Am Mosq Control Assoc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 412-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Queensland Institute of Medical Research and the University of Queensland, Australian Centre for International and Tropical Health and Nutrition, PO Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia. |
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Animals Australia Culex* Fishes* Pest Control, Biological* Plants Smegmamorpha |
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