Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions

Download or read book Olfaction in Mosquito-Host Interactions written by Gregory R. Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new work contains the first integrated discussion of the role of olfaction in mosquito-host interactions. It covers the practical applications of this knowledge in attempting to control malaria as a problem for world health. The volume begins with a general overview of mosquito life cycle styles and how odour-mediated host location fits into the repertoire of behaviours that a specific species may exhibit. Certain aspects of insect olfaction and its underlying physiological mechanisms are incorporated within the book.