Influence of egg size on egg and larval development of sympetrum striolatum at different prey availability (Odonata: Libellulidae)

International Journal of Odonatology

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 165-174

  Hottenbacher, Nils ^a   Koch, Kamilla ^a  

^a TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF BRAUNSCHWEIG   (Germany)

Author keywords

Anemia salina; Chironomus riparius; Dragonfly; Egg development time; Egg size; Larval size; Odonata; Prey

Indexed keywords

EID: 77951002458     PISSN: 13887890     EISSN: 21596719     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13887890.2006.9748275     Document Type: Article

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