Significance of methanogenic symbionts for development of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana

被引:9
作者
Zurek, L [1 ]
Keddie, BA [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alberta, Dept Sci Biol, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E9, Canada
关键词
American cockroach; hindgut; symbionts; methane; volatile fatty acids;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-1910(98)00024-9
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Q96 [昆虫学];
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摘要
The effects of suppression of methanogenesis with a drug, 2-bromoethanesulfonic acid (BES), on the hindgut ecosystem and development of the cockroach Periplaneta americana fed either low or high fiber diet were evaluated by measuring methane production, volatile fatty acids (VFA) concentrations in the hindgut, cockroach weight gain and development time (the length of nymphal period). Methane production and VFA concentrations in the hindgut of cockroaches fed high fiber diet were significantly higher than those fed low fiber diet. Although BES treatment greatly reduced methane production, VFA concentrations in the hindgut. cockroach weight gain and development time were not significantly altered. These results indicate that methanogenic microbes are not essential for keeping low hydrogen pressure in the hindgut lumen, and normal cockroach development. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:7
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