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Determining Temperature Preference of Mosquitoes and Other Ectotherms
1Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences,University of Liverpool, 2COVID-19 Outbreak Surveillance Team,UK Health Security Agency, 3Department of Livestock and One Health, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences,University of Liverpool
Chapters
- 00:04Introduction
- 00:54Insect Preparation
- 01:21Two-Chamber Apparatus Setup
- 02:48Mosquito Insertion and Counting
- 04:01Results: Determination of Temperature Preference in Mosquitoes
- 05:04Conclusion
Insects have an optimal environmental temperature range which they seek to remain within, and many external and internal factors can alter this preference. Here, we describe a cost-effective and simple method to study temperature choice, which allows insects to freely exhibit their natural behaviors.
