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Cnephia mutata was successfully induced to complete two entire generations in the laboratory. Owing to its triploid condition, this simuliid is parthenogenetic and mature eggs may be dissected from the ovaries, thus eliminating both mating and oviposition. C. mutata in Newfoundland is also autogenous, making blood-feeding unnecessary. Progress towards colonization of this species is reviewed.
在实验室中成功诱导突变蚋(Cnephia mutata)完成了两个完整世代。由于其三倍体状态,这种蚋科昆虫进行孤雌生殖,成熟的卵可以从卵巢中解剖出来,从而省去了交配和产卵过程。纽芬兰的突变蚋也是自体营养的,无需吸食血液。本文综述了该物种在定殖方面取得的进展。