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. 2013 Jan 31;7(1):e2030. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002030

Figure 2. Reproductive compatibilities between three Cx. pipiens pallens field populations.

Figure 2

Three Cx. pipiens pallens field populations NJ, WX and TK were used in reciprocal crosses to test their reproductive compatibilities. For each cross, an equal number of virgin females and males were kept in a cage for 48 hours before blood feeding. After oviposition, egg rafts were collected and allowed to hatch. The average hatching rates of these crosses were compared. (A) Mating combinations of NJ and WX populations, (B) Mating combinations of TK and WX populations, (C) Mating combinations of NJ and TK populations. Error bars represent standard errors; ns, non-significant P-value; *** P<0.0001 by t-test.