Factors determining the metabolic rate of flying locusts
Rate of oxygen consumption was used as a method of measuring the metabolic rate of flying locusts. The animals flew into an airstream from a wind tunnel while tethered to a balance so that lift could be determined. Wingbeat frequency was also recorded. The rate of oxygen consumption during flight wa...
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University of Aberdeen
1988
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