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Consequences of Mosquitofish Introductions in India

Santhosh Kumar 24/11/2023

Consequences of Mosquitofish Introductions in India mind map
Biological Control of Mosquitoes
Use of mosquitofish
Gambusia affinis
Gambusia holbrooki
Introduced in the 1920s
Unintended Environmental Impact
Ecological Problems
Displacement and predation of native fauna
Extinction of native species
Studies
Harmful consequences in various regions
Effects on Biodiversity
Decline in
Tadpoles
Endemic fish species in Australia
Recognition as Invasive Alien Species
World Health Organization
Stopped recommending Gambusia in 1982
Government of India
Designated G. affinis and G. holbrooki as invasive in 2018
Call for Stricter Measures and Native Alternatives
Enforcement Measures
Prevent further introductions
Collaboration
Mosquito biologists
Invasion ecologists
Fish taxonomists
Native Fish Species
For mosquito larvae control

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