title: Long-term storage of eggs of Simulium ornatum.
abstract: A method for the storage of non-diapausing eggs of Simulium ornatum Meigen has been developed. High survival rates for 5-6 months depend on the age of eggs when placed at reduced temperature. A period of precooling or conditioning is required for 28 days before storage of the eggs at 1 degree C with lowering of oxygen partial pressure. Induced quiescence does not appear to affect development from egg to adult.
authors.affiliation: Overseas Development, Natural Resources Institute, London.
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Goll
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Duncan
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D010058:Oviposition; D010063:Ovum / Q000502:physiology; D011309:Preservation, Biological; D012843:Simuliidae / Q000502:physiology*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors