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Table 2 Experimental protocols used for tests of L. rohita larval consumption and prey selection by mosquitofish

From: Biological mosquito control is affected by alternative prey

Experiment

Test no.

Prey species

Combined prey density

1. Larval consumption rate

 

1

C. catla

60

  

L. rohita

60

2. Prey selectivity: selectivity within a taxonomic group

Fish larvae—fish larvae choice

2

C. catla—L. rohita

60

L. rohita larvae—rotifers choice

3

H. mira—L. rohita

60

  

A. intermedia—L. rohita

60

L. rohita larvae—cladocerans choice

4

C. cornuta—L. rohita

60

  

D. similoides—L. rohita

60

L. rohita larvae—insect larvae

5

A. stephensi larvae instar-I—L. rohita

60

  

A. stephensi larvae instar-IV—L. rohita

60

  

Chironomus larvae—L. rohita

60

3. Multispecies choice

6

 

600