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Module 2 - Species complexes and cryptic taxa in malaria vectors

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Workshop 4 - Training course in data analysis for genomic surveillance of African malaria vectors

Module 2 - Species complexes and cryptic taxa in malaria vectors#

Theme: Biology

This module provides an introduction to the biology of species complexes, and covers the history of the discovery of cryptic species within the Anopheles gambiae complex, which includes species that are major malaria vectors throughout much of sub-Saharan Africa.

Learning objectives#

In this module, we will:

  • Explain the concepts of species complex and cryptic taxa.

  • Learn about the abundance of cryptic species in nature.

  • Appreciated the history of the discovery of species within the Anopheles gambiae complex.

  • Gain some knowledge of the current understanding of putative cryptic taxa in Anopheles populations.

  • Link the importance of accurately identifying species to malaria vector control.

Lecture#

English#

Français#

Further reading#

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