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CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Corporation is introducing mosquito fish, scientifically known as Gambusia affinis, in open wells and clean water bodies across its 15 zones to contain mosquito breeding According to sources in the civic body, 4.5 lakh fish will be introduced in a phased manner in wells and water bodies across the zones for now. Some zones have sought at least 50,000 fish,” the official said.Globally, methods used to tackle mosquito larva breeding are divided into chemical, biological, integrated and genetic controls. Mosquitofish and guppy fish are the two types of exotic fish used for mosquito control. Kolathur area was found to have several open wells,” said an official.A senior official said each zone has been asked to put forth its demand for the fish. “The fish was introduced in areas where the water table was decent..