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Table 2 The efficiency of predators in reducing the survival rates of against third instar larvae of An. gambiae s.s in semi-field experimental settings

From: Predation efficiency of Anopheles gambiae larvae by aquatic predators in western Kenya highlands

Predator species

Mean (± SD)

Relative reduction (%)

Levelx

Control

0.92 ± 0.21

0

a

Tadpole

0.86 ± 0.26

6.08

a

Belestoma

0.56 ± 0.31

39.24

b

Dragonfly Nymph

0.37 ± 0.35

59.60

c

Gambusia affins

0.28 ± 0.32

69.69

c

Backswimmer

0.24 ± 0.33

74.30

c

  1. Percentage of relative reduction was calculated against control population.
  2. x Levels not connected by same letter are significantly different
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Parasites & Vectors

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