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Caddisfly case-removal energetic stress manipulation (Phryganeidae)

Subcategory: larval stress manipulation
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Description

Larval energetic reserves were manipulated by removing cases just prior to pupation, forcing experimental individuals to rebuild cases while controls could re-enter existing cases.

Typical Equipment

  • 16 oz. plastic cups
  • pond water
  • Carex plants
  • Isoctes plants

Output Measurements

  • developmental timing
  • adult mass
  • body part allocation