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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Temperature dependent wingbeat frequency response in two weight groups of Musca Domestica l.
Authors
Isaac L Mathew, Deepak Singh, Amarendra Pandey, Ujma Sahin
Abstract
Musca domestica was
evaluated for the effects of temperature on its wingbeat frequencies. The local
flies were segregated into two weight groups with mean body mass of 26.05±1.03 and 21.14±.08 mg respectively, with two contrasting distinct mean wingbeat frequencies,
and were exposed to various constant temperatures ranging from 15 to 45°C. Wingbeat
frequency, during experiment, ranged from 200 to 247, and 231 to 279 Hz for
group A and B respectively. From the response curve, the wingbeat frequency was
found to be highest at around 30-35°C and fell sharply towards the extremes of 15
and 45°C. This nearly coincides with the optima for other related functional
responses. Significant asymmetry was present in both curves with skew towards
the higher temperature. Thermal responses and characteristics, as could be
predicted from the curves, were significantly similar for both groups. Highly significant
correlation was observed between the temperature response curves of both the
groups (r=.993, p <.01). The mean frequencies of local M. domestica were
significantly much higher than those reported from other places.
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Pages:95-97
How to cite this article:
Isaac L Mathew, Deepak Singh, Amarendra Pandey, Ujma Sahin "Temperature dependent wingbeat frequency response in two weight groups of<i> Musca Domestica </i>l.". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 95-97
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