| Literature DB >> 1941946 |
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1991 PMID: 1941946 DOI: 10.1093/jmedent/28.5.740
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Entomol ISSN: 0022-2585 Impact factor: 2.278