Factors influencing the oxygen consumption of the hellgrammite, Corydalus cornutus (L.) (Megaloptera: Corydalidae)
1975; Elsevier BV; Volume: 50; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0300-9629(75)90151-6
ISSN0300-9629
AutoresAllen W. Knight, Mary Ann Simmons,
Tópico(s)Fossil Insects in Amber
Resumo1. 1. The oxygen consumption of larval Corydalus cornutus was evaluated in all seasons over the temperature range of 10–35°C. 2. 2. The season was found to influence the weight-dependent rate of respiration so that the respiration of equal weight larvae was lower in summer/fall than in winter. 3. 3. The respiration of all larvae increased with test temperature; small, recently hatched larvae experienced a greater increase in respiration in summer/fall than in winter, while the response of larger larvae was not affected by season. 4. 4. The respiratory response of C. cornutus to temperature and season was found to be related to its life cycle.
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