The protective nature of Chironomus luridus larval tubes against copper sulfate
The objective of this study was to determine whether the tubes in which Chironomus larvae dwell protect them against chemical toxicants. A laboratory culture of an Israeli benthic midge, Chironomus luridus, was exposed to copper sulfate. Two conditions were tested in bioassay experiments: larvae wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2002-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Insect Science |
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| Online Access: | http://www.insectscience.org/2.8/ |