London Underground Mosquitoes Evolved from Middle Eastern Species
Posted: 2025-04-17 00:05:43 UTC
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TL;DR;
A study reveals that London's underground mosquitoes, Culex pipiens f. molestus, evolved from a Middle Eastern species, probably originating in Egypt, over thousands of years.
Key Impact Areas
Origin of London's underground mosquitoes
Genetic adaptation in urban environments
Evolutionary pathways of mosquitoes
Challenges
Understanding the complex evolutionary history of urban mosquitoes
Tracing the genetic origins of Culex pipiens f. molestus