Diversity of larval populations of mosquitoes in Caloocan City
Date of Publication
2011
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Subject Categories
Biology | Entomology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Thesis Adviser
Glenn L. Sia
Abstract/Summary
This study determined the diversity and breeding index of mosquito larval populations in randomly selected barangays of Caloocan City. It also determined the physico-chemical quality of the breeding sites of the larval mosquito. Mosquito larva surveys were conducted in all possible breeding habitats using a standard dipping method. Larvae collected were reared to 4th instar larvae and classified using a morphological key. Breeding index and Diversity index were computed for each breeding site. Breeding habitats water quality was assessed for dissolved oxygen, pH, conductance and salinity. Results showed that there are three mosquito larvae present in the breeding sites in all three barangays. These mosquitoes were Aedes sp., Anopheles sp. and Culex sp.. Among the three, Aedes sp. was the most common genera among larval mosquitoes identified. No significant differences were observed between the breeding index and the paramaters pH, salinity and conductance (P>0.05) except dissolved oxygen (P
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Electronic
Accession Number
CDTU019105
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 computer disc ; 4 3/4 in.
Keywords
Mosquitoes—Larvae—Variation--Philippines--Caloocan City; Mosquitoes—Breeding--Philippines--Caloocan City
Recommended Citation
Beronilla, A., & Yao, B. (2011). Diversity of larval populations of mosquitoes in Caloocan City. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5278
Embargo Period
4-19-2021