Sexual distinction between 5th instar nymphs of six species of Triatominae (Hemiptera, Reduviidae)
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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87(2): 257-64, abr.-jun. 1992. tab, ilus
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this paper is to present the analysis of sexual morphological differences observed in 5th instar nymphs of the following species Panstrongylus megistus; Rhodnius neglectus; Triatoma brasiliensis; T. infestans; T. matogrosensis and T. tibiamaculata. Male and female nymphs were examined and photographed with a Scanning Electron Microscope. The 9th segment dimensions of dorsal and ventral faces were determined through a Profile Projector. Results and statistical analysis showed significant differences the 9th sternite is significantly broader in male than female nymphs, while in five species; tergites in female nymphs are broad and in male are narrow
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Assunto principal:
Panstrongylus
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Rhodnius
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Diferenciação Sexual
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Triatoma
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Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura
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Triatominae
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Ninfa
Limite:
Animais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitologia
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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