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Table 3 The efficiency of predators in reducing the pupation rates in semi-field experimental settings.

From: Predation efficiency of Anopheles gambiae larvae by aquatic predators in western Kenya highlands

Predator species

Mean (± SD)

Relative reduction (%)

Levelx

Control

99.43 ± 1.71

0

a

Tadpole

97.01 ± 3.97

2.42

a

Belestoma

56.86 ± 26.05

42.81

b

Dragonfly Nymph

19.40 ± 10.44

80.49

c

Gambusia affins

8.75 ± 9.49

91.20

d

Backswimmer

3.38 ± 4.14

96.61

d

  1. Percentage of relative reduction was calculated against control population.
  2. x Levels not connected by same letter are significantly different