Population dynamics and breeding patterns of multimammate mouse, Mastomys natalensis (Smith 1834), in irrigated rice fields in eastern Tanzania.
作者： Loth S Mulungu , Victoria Ngowo , Mashaka Mdangi , Abdul S Katakweba , Protas Tesha
DOI: 10.1002/PS.3346
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摘要: BACKGROUND: Multimammate mice are the most important vertebrate pests in Sub-Saharan Africa and also reservoirs of many zoonotic diseases, including sylvan plague. This study investigated population dynamics breeding patterns this mouse irrigated rice cropping systems eastern Tanzania. RESULTS: The multimammate mouse, Mastomys natalensis, varied with habitat months. Fallow land had a more abundant than fields. highest peak was observed during dry season from July to October. natalensis is sexually active throughout year area, although it reaches level June December when at maturity stage. suggests that highly influenced by presence crop both seasons. More juvenile individuals were recorded August September, indicating they produced previous sex ratio M. not skewed either males or females, parity. CONCLUSION: Rodent periods all habitats indicated high birth rates accounted for rapid growth turnover. Regular control sustainable operations thus essential if rodent pest populations be kept within tolerable limits. © 2012 Society Chemical Industry
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