Tolerance to desiccation stress in Chironomus Ramosus through plasticity in homeostatic control
Desiccating environments pose physiological challenges to organisms, especially those experiencing them on recurring basis. Several desiccation-tolerant organisms are known to withstand loss of body water in response to seasonal dehydration patterns through adaptations that facilitate their sustenan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karolinum Press
2015-07-01
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Series: | European Journal of Environmental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://ejes.cz/index.php/ejes/article/view/204 |