Temperature effect upon blood consumption in Triatoma infestans
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
;
87(4): 473-6, out.-dez. 1992. tab, ilus
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| ID: lil-116358
RESUMO
Different blood consumption speed was observed in Triatoma infestans - nymphs and adults - exposed to 12 degrees C and 28 degrees C. Exposure to optimal temperature (28 degrees C) allows the insects to consume blood at a rate of 9% per day. Significative relationship between blood amount present in the promesenteron and consumed blood was found at 28 degrees. Consumption of blood was drastically reduced at the lowest temperature. Accordingly, lack of ovaric development, oviposition and mating behaviour was observed in insects kept at 12 degrees C. Relationship between laboratory and field observations are discussed
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Triatominae
/
Chagas Disease
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Eating
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
/
Parasitology
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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