Copper Exposure Affects Anti-Predatory Behaviour and Acetylcholinesterase Levels in Culex pipiens (Diptera, Culicidae).
Amer NR, Lawler SP, Zohdy NM, Younes A, ElSayed WM, Wos G, Abdelrazek S, Omer H, Connon RE.
Amer NR, et al.
Insects. 2022 Dec 14;13(12):1151. doi: 10.3390/insects13121151.
Insects. 2022.
PMID: 36555061
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Copper is an essential metal that occurs chronically in the environment and affects the development and physiology of aquatic insects. In excess amounts, it can impair their nervous system and behaviour. We tested the anti-predatory behaviour of Cx. pipiens larvae after se …
Copper is an essential metal that occurs chronically in the environment and affects the development and physiology of aquatic insects …