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The behavioral responses by larvae of the water mite Unionicola foili (Acari: Unionicolidae) to gravity, light and host chemicals: adaptations for transmission success?

Authors :
Edwards, D.D.
Source :
Experimental & Applied Acarology; Oct1999, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p817, 10p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Examines the georesponses and photoresponses of larval Unionicola foili to chemical substances from chironomids and mussels. Responses of larval Unionicola foili to light and gravity during larval ontogeny; Exhibition of host-induced negative photoaxis; Pattern of larval Unionicola foili responses.

Subjects

Subjects :
UNIONICOLA
CHIRONOMIDAE
MUSSELS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01688162
Volume :
23
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Experimental & Applied Acarology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8745378
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1006233500855