Polytene chromosome study on Anopheles gambiae in Benin and Togo, West Africa

• Published in: Journal of African Zoology (Belgium) Vol. 109; no. 5-6
• Main Authors: Akogbeto, M. (Centre de Recherches Entomologiques OCCGE, Cotonou (Benin)), Deco, M.A. di
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: French
• Published: 01.12.1995
• Subjects: ANOPHELES GAMBIAE; BANDEO DE CROMOSOMAS; BANDING CHROMOSOMIQUE; BENIN; DISTRIBUCION NATURAL; DISTRIBUTION NATURELLE; ESPECE; ESPECIES; TOGO

The geographical distribution of the members of the Anopheles gambiae complex and their chromosomal variability due to paracentric inversions were investigated in Benin and Togo. Anopheles were collected in 37 localities chosen along a transect crossing the three main vegetation zones. More than 370...