Rev. Saúde Pública 2006;11(1):73-86
Ecological aspects of South American Trypanosomiasis: VIII – Local domiciled and wild pattern of Panstrongylus megistus
DOI: 10.1590/S0034-89101977000100007
Local pattern of domiciled and wild distribution of Panstrongylus megistus was observed through artificial and natural ecotopes investigation. The bug was found inhabiting periodomestic dwellings and hollow trees in the sylvatic environment serving as shelters for wild animals. This was mainly represented by spots of remaining forests. Colonization of experimental chicken houses was obtained suggesting that interchange occurs between natural and artificial ecotopes. So it seems suitable to atribute high ecological valence to this bug population.
Ecological aspects of South American Trypanosomiasis: VIII – Local domiciled and wild pattern of Panstrongylus megistus
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