Long-term storage of eggs of Simulium ornatum |
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| Authors: | P. H. GOLL J. DUNCAN N. BROWN |
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| Affiliation: | Overseas Development, Natural Resources Institute, London. |
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| Abstract: | A method for the storage of non-diapausing eggs of Simulium ornatum Meigen has been developed. High survival rates for 5-6 months depend on the age of eggs when placed at reduced temperature. A period of precooling or conditioning is required for 28 days before storage of the eggs at 1 degree C with lowering of oxygen partial pressure. Induced quiescence does not appear to affect development from egg to adult. |
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| Keywords: | Simulium ornatum blackfly egg storage quiescence |
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