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Energy partitioning in three species of nematode from polysaprobic environments
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Woombs, M and Laybourn-Parry, J, Energy partitioning in three species of nematode from polysaprobic environments, Oecologia, 65, (2) pp. 289-295. ISSN 0029-8549 (1985) [Refereed Article]
Abstract
The partitioning of energy in three species of nematode, Paroigolaimella bernensis, Diplogasteritus nudicapitatus and Rhabditis curvicaudata, from a polysaprobic environment is considered. Temperature was shown to have a profound impact on the rate at which these organisms obtained food resources and on the partitioning of energy into growth, reproduction and maintenance. Declining temperature resulted in a reduction in energy consumption and in production and maintenance costs. Absorption efficiencies were relatively low, rarely exceeding 20% and lying on average between 5-15%. Net production efficiencies varied throughout the life-cycle, but attained maximum levels of 70-80%. Females achieved higher net production efficiency than males. The physiology and ecological implications are discussed. © 1985 Springer-Verlag.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Biological Sciences |
Research Group: | Ecology |
Research Field: | Marine and estuarine ecology (incl. marine ichthyology) |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in philosophy and religious studies |
UTAS Author: | Laybourn-Parry, J (Professor Johanna Laybourn-Parry) |
ID Code: | 49409 |
Year Published: | 1985 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 13 |
Deposited By: | Research Division |
Deposited On: | 2007-12-08 |
Last Modified: | 2011-08-30 |
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