CIRCADIAN-RHYTHM OF EGG HATCHING IN TRIATOMA-INFESTANS (HEMIPTERA, REDUVIIDAE)

被引:38
作者
LAZZARI, CR [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV TUBINGEN,LEHRSTUHL BIOKYBERNET,W-7400 TUBINGEN 1,GERMANY
关键词
INSECTA; TRIATOMA-INFESTANS; HATCHING; CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS;
D O I
10.1093/jmedent/28.5.740
中图分类号
Q96 [昆虫学];
学科分类号
摘要
The timing of hatching of Triatoma infestans (Klug) eggs was analyzed by means of time-lapse photography. Under a photoperiod of 12:12 (L:D) and constant darkness, maximum eclosion occurred at the end of the subjective night. Under constant light, the rhythmicity disappeared. Hatching rhythm seems to be maintained by a circadian endogenous oscillator. By hatching close to dawn, when relative humidity is high, insects may avoid excessive water loss.
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