Laboratory studies of desiccation resistance in Mesocyclops (Copepoda: Cyclopoida).

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1994

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

10

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

443-446

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Zhen TM.Jennings CD.Kay BH.

 

Abstract

The desiccation resistance of 4 species of Mesocyclops from varied geographical locations was tested against water content in sediment, temperature, and photoperiod. Trays containing sediment were inoculated with copepods and allowed to dry out for a period of 2 months and then reflooded. Both copepodids and adults of all species tested displayed desiccation resistance, with water content having greatest effect on survival.

Notes

Author(s) - Zhen TM.Jennings CD.Kay BH.