학술논문
Morphometry of the wings of Anopheles aquasalis in simulated scenarios of climate change
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Vol 57 (2024)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1678-9849
0037-8682
0037-8682
Abstract
ABSTRACT Background: Climate change has significant implications on ecosystems. We verified the effects of climate change on the malaria vector Anopheles aquasalis using simulated climate change scenarios (SSCCs). Methods: An experimental model was designed for SSCCs, which composed of air-conditioned 25 m3 rooms. Results: The wing size was significantly different between SSCCs. A colony of Anopheles aquasalis could not be established in extreme scenarios. Conclusions: Increases in temperature and CO2 in the atmosphere may modify the global epidemiology of malaria, marking its emergence in currently malaria-free areas.