Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 208

Full Length Research Paper

The Circadian and seasonal biting patterns of Anopheles gambiae sl in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Ebenezer Amawulu
  • Ebenezer Amawulu
  • Department of Biology, Isaac Jasper Boro College of Education, Sagbama, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 09 April 2017
  •  Accepted: 30 June 2017
  •  Published: 31 August 2017

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