Reproductive resource allocation correlates with successful global invasion of a mosquito species
A. Khorramnejad, C. C. Alfaro, S. Quaranta, A. N. Lozada-Chavez, L. Gasmi, H. D. Perdomo, L. R. Chiarelli, M. Bonizzoni
This study shows that invasive Aedes albopictus mosquitoes allocate more resources to reproduction, leading to higher fecundity and fertility compared to native populations.
bioRxiv · Jul 18, 2024 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology