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Influence of Container Opening Size and Depth on Survival<br />

Development and Adult Size of Aedes albopictus<br />

Muhamad Syahir bin Shukor<br />

Supervisor: Dr. Nur Aida bt Hashim<br />

Bachelor of Applied Science<br />

(Biodiversity Conservation and Management)<br />

School of Marine and Environmental Sciences<br />

Container opening size and depth are important characteristics for Aedes<br />

breeding site selection. These characteristics closely related to water<br />

evaporation rate which might influence the development and survival of Aedes<br />

larvae as well as adult size. This study was conducted to test those theories.<br />

Laboratory experiment was conducted by using three different sizes of<br />

container opening. Adult size was determined by weighting the adult and<br />

measuring the left wing. Container opening sizes have an effect on the<br />

immature survival and wing width and length. While water depth only influence<br />

on the immature survival. As a conclusion, the larger container opening<br />

favoured the survival of Aedes albopictus. While shallow water (250ml) also<br />

promotes the survival of larvae. Containers around residential area with these<br />

characteristics must be monitored closely to prevent Aedes breeding.<br />

1704 | UMT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH DAY 2018

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