Studies on growth and intake law of Whitmania pigra with temperature.
- Author:
Hong-zhuan SHI
1
;
Fei LIU
;
Qiao-sheng GUO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Animals; Circadian Rhythm; Feeding Behavior; physiology; Leeches; growth & development; physiology; Temperature
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2006;31(23):1944-1946
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo observe Whitmania pigra growth and intake law in different temperature conditions and patterns.
METHODComparison of W. pigra growth in different weight and different temperature conditions, and observe the intake law of W. pigra within 24 h.
RESULT AND CONCLUSIONThe appropriate temperature for W. pigra growth is 15 - 25 degrees C. Its largest weight of intake increas with the weight of W. pigra and temperature rise, but with the intake rate increase, individual intake reduced. W. pigra intake have the two peaks in 24 h.
