[Weight changes in the eggs of Leucophaea maderae Fabr. (Insecta, Dictyoptera)]. 1977

J Darquenne

Eggs in Leucophaea maderae are present in an ootheca which remains in the broodsac until hatching of the larvae. During incubation, the water content of the eggs increases from 36 to 77%, the dry weight remaining constant. Water is possibly provided by the mother.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009929 Organ Size The measurement of an organ in volume, mass, or heaviness. Organ Volume,Organ Weight,Size, Organ,Weight, Organ
D009987 Orthoptera An order of insects comprising two suborders: Caelifera and Ensifera. They consist of GRASSHOPPERS, locusts, and crickets (GRYLLIDAE). Caelifera,Ensifera,Caeliferas,Ensiferas,Orthopteras
D005260 Female Females
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D014867 Water A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Hydrogen Oxide

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