Moist habitats are essential for adults of the Antarctic midge, Belgica antarctica (Diptera: Chironomidae), to avoid dehydration
Desiccation resistance of adult males and females of the midge, Belgica antarctica (Diptera: Chironomidae) was evaluated to determine how this short-lived stage maintains water balance in the dry Antarctic environment. Both sexes had slightly lower water content (≈60%) and a higher dehydration toler...
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| Formato: | Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2007-01-01
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| coleção: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Acesso em linha: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200701-0002_Moist_habitats_are_essential_for_adults_of_the_Antarctic_midge_Belgica_antarctica_Diptera_Chironomidae_to.php |
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