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This study compares the life history traits of a genetically modified Aedes aegypti line (OX513A) with a wild type strain, focusing on larval mortality, developmental rate, adult size, and longevity. The OX513A line exhibited 5% lower larval survival and reduced adult longevity (20 days vs 24 days) compared to the wild type, though it pupated about one day sooner. The findings suggest that while the OX513A line may have advantages in mass-rearing, it also shows reduced performance in several traits, necessi
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