title: Laboratory studies of desiccation resistance in Mesocyclops (Copepoda: Cyclopoida).
abstract: The desiccation resistance of 4 species of Mesocyclops from varied geographical locations was tested against water content in sediment, temperature, and photoperiod. Trays containing sediment were inoculated with copepods and allowed to dry out for a period of 2 months and then reflooded. Both copepodids and adults of all species tested displayed desiccation resistance, with water content having greatest effect on survival.
authors: Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Australia.
authors: T M
authors: TM
authors: Zhen
authors: C D
authors: CD
authors: Jennings
authors: B H
authors: BH
authors: Kay
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003445:Crustacea / Q000737:chemistry / Q000502:physiology*; D003681:Dehydration / Q000503:physiopathology; D003890:Desiccation; D017753:Ecosystem; D017440:Photoperiod; D013045:Species Specificity; D013696:Temperature; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D014867:Water