| Autor: |
Smith, R. E. W., Pearson, R. G. |
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Australian Journal of Entomology; May 1985, Vol. 24 Issue: 2 p101-102, 2p |
| Abstrakt: |
Larvae of a water penny, Sclerocyphon bicolor, of a range of instars were abundant in an intermittent stream in north Queensland 2 to 3 h after the commencement of stream flow. In the laboratory these larvae could survive out of water for up to 4 months, and withstand the loss of up to 79.2% of their initial body water. Field collections found larvae in substrate which had been dry for up to 6 months. The ability of these larvae to survive out of water is attributable to (i) quiescence when out of water; (ii) considerable tolerance to water loss; and (iii) seeking of cooler, more humid regions within the substrate. |
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