Mesocyclops

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Mesocyclops
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Crustacea
Order: Cyclopoida
Family: Cyclopidae
Genus: Mesocyclops

Mesocyclops is a genus of crustacean in family Cyclopidae. It contains the following species:

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[edit] Uses in Mosquito Control

Mesocylcops is used as one form, especially a nontoxic, inexpensive form, of mosquito control. A program using mesocyclops by school children to treat local standing water proved useful in the control of Dengue.

[edit] Citations

"Water bug aids dengue fever fight", BBC News, February 11, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-11-30.

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