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Mosquito Pupa
We have been finding lots of mosquitoes, mostly larvae as well as pupae (see picture above) and adults. The pupae live in water for up to 4 days and do not eat during this stage. They are found floating at … Continue reading
Posted in Colonisation research, Pond Sampling, What we have been finding
Tagged mosquito, mosquito larvae, Undergrads
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Colonisation research: Experiment layout
Our four Undergraduate Zoologists Alex, Verity, Chelsea and Evan. Are currently working on our Latin square expriment, which is looking at variables that affect pond colonisation. For more info visit Our Research page.