Caddisfly case-removal energetic stress manipulation (Phryganeidae)

Subcategory: larval stress manipulation

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Larval energetic reserves were manipulated by removing cases just prior to pupation, forcing experimental individuals to rebuild cases while controls could re-enter existing cases.

Typical Equipment

16 oz. plastic cups
pond water
Carex plants
Isoctes plants

Output Measurements

developmental timing
adult mass
body part allocation

Papers Using This Protocol (1)

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Effects of larval energetic resources on life history and adult allocation patterns in a caddisfly (Trichoptera: Phryganeidae)

2007Ecological Entomologyintroducing