Larval habitat of Anopheles philippinensis: a vector of malaria in Bangladesh.
This article reviews the various types of larval habitat of the malaria vector Anopheles philippinensis Ludlow in Bangladesh and characterizes its breeding ecology. Discussed also are the possible implications of the environmental changes on its breeding habitats resulting from intensified land use brought about by population increase and developments in irrigation and water resources.
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National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine (NIPSOM), Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles / Q000254:growth & development*; D001459:Bangladesh; D004463:Ecology; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors / Q000254:growth & development*; D007814:Larva / Q000254:growth & development; D008288:Malaria / Q000635:transmission