Thermal Preferences of Cowpea Seed Beetles (<i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i>): Effects of Sex and Nuptial Gift Transfers
The thermal environment influences insect performance, but the factors affecting insect thermal preferences are rarely studied. We studied <i>Callosobruchus maculatus</i> seed beetles and hypothesized that thermal preferences are influenced by water balance, with individuals with limited...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/4/310 |