ENHANCED TOLERANCE TO WATER STRESS IN ADULTS OF THE SOUTH INDIA STRAIN OF THE SEED BEETLE, CALLOSOBRUCHUS MACULATUS (COLEOPTERA: BRUCHIDAE), AS A PRODUCT OF LARGE BODY SIZE

Enhanced tolerance to water stress in adults of the South India strain of the seed beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), as a product of large body size

A water balance study was conducted on newly-emerged adults of seed beetle, Callosobruchus maculatus, to explore how South India strain survives longer than Brazil strain in laboratory cultures.No difference between strains was noted with regard to dehydration tolerance, and water conservation features confirm classification of this species as xero

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The author tries to assess the merits of Welvaart in zwart-wit [Affluence in black-and-white] by Kees 5326058hx Schuyt and Ed Taverne.He concludes that notwithstanding a certain lack of originality, Schuyt and Taverne have written a highly interesting and valuable book which convincingly captures the enigmatic spirit of the period around 1950.Schuy

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