DIEL PERIODICITIES OF EMERGENCE OF SOME HIGH ARCTIC CHIRONOMIDAE (DIPTERA)

Abstract The diel periodicities of emergence of seven species of chironomids from two ponds in the Hazen Camp area (81°49′ N., 71°18′ W.) are considered in relation to physical factors. Emergence of all species is greatest during the middle part of the day: an increase in water temperature induces e...

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Published in:The Canadian Entomologist
Main Authors: Danks, H. V., Oliver, D. R.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press (CUP) 1972
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4039/ent104903-6
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0008347X00042516