Erratum to "Sexual dimorphism in desiccation responses of the sand scorpion Smeringurus mesaensis (Vaejovidae)" [J. Insect Physiol. 54 (5) (2008) 798-805] (DOI:10.1016/j.jinsphys.2008.02.004);Sexual dimorphism in desiccation responses of the sand scorpion Smeringurus mesaensis (Vaejovidae)

Journal of Insect Physiology

Volumn 54, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 798-805

  Gefen, Eran ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA   (United States)

Author keywords

Desiccation; Metabolic rate; Osmoregulation; Scorpions; Sexual dimorphism; Water

Indexed keywords

ARACHNID; DESICCATION; GAS EXCHANGE; METABOLISM; OSMOREGULATION; RESPIRATION; SEXUAL DIMORPHISM; TRADE-OFF;

SCORPIONES; SMERINGURUS MESAENSIS; VAEJOVIDAE;

EID: 44449172375     PISSN: 00221910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2008.07.007     Document Type: Erratum

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