| Respiratory gas exchange in the flea Xenopsylla conformis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae). | |
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PMID: 11580048 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Respiratory gas exchange was measured in various developmental stages of the flea Xenopsylla conformis mycerini (Rothschild, 1904) originating from the central Negev in Israel. Gas exchange in fleas was measured using a flow-through respirometry system that monitored CO2 emission. Lowest metabolic rates were found in the cocooned stage, which included prepupae, early stage pupae, late stage pupae, and preemerged adults. Newly emerged adults and feeding larvae had metabolic rates 2.5-3.0 times greater than those for the cocooned stages. Highest rates of gas exchange were found in feeding fleas. The low metabolic rates of the cocooned stages is thought to contribute to their ability to survive for longer periods than free-living larvae and adults. |
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Authors:
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L J Fielden; B Krasnov; I Khokhlova |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical entomology Volume: 38 ISSN: 0022-2585 ISO Abbreviation: J. Med. Entomol. Publication Date: 2001 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-10-02 Completed Date: 2001-12-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375400 Medline TA: J Med Entomol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 735-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Science Division, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501, USA. |
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Animals Fleas / growth & development, metabolism, physiology* Gerbillinae Life Cycle Stages Pulmonary Gas Exchange / physiology* |
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