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Studentship: How does hybridisation influence life-history parameters and dispersal in Culex pipiens mosquitoes?

Reference	BBS/E/I/00002118
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Dr Simon Carpenter
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Dr Christopher Sanders
Institution	The Pirbright Institute
Department	The Pirbright Institute Department
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	37,714
Status	Completed
Type	Institute Project
Start date	05/10/2015
End date	31/03/2017
Duration	17 months

Abstract

The project will investigate hybridisation and ecoform identity in the mosquito Culex pipiens L. through studies of its distribution, physiology and dispersal. As one of the most commonly encountered species in the UK, the study will assist in understanding the potential for transmission of zoonotic arboviruses in northern Europe with an emphasis on the examination of urban and suburban populations in London. The successful candidate will initially carry out a detailed and targeted survey of the prevalence of Cx. pipiens in both these areas which will involve extensive fieldwork. Selected populations from this survey will then be used to create colony lines to compare the impact of ecoform identity on basic physiological parameters including mating behaviour and fecundity. The candidate will then investigate dispersal behaviour of this species in the field, drawing conclusions regarding potential population interconnectivity.

Summary

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Committee	Not funded via Committee
Research Topics	Animal Health, Microbiology
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	X - not in an Initiative
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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