Thermoregulation and the influence of body temperature on calling song parameters in Cicada orni (Hemiptera: Cicadidae)

European Journal of Entomology

Paula C. SIMÕES¹  José A. QUARTAU²  Polly K. PHILLIPS³  Allen F. SANBORN⁴ 

[1] e-mail: [e-mail];e-mails: [e-mail];Centro de Biologia Ambiental, Departamento de Biologia Animal, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal;Department of Biology, Barry University, 11300 NE Second Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33161-6695, USA;

关键词: bioacoustics;    calling song;    cicada;    cicadidae;    temperature;    thermoregulation;   

DOI  :  10.14411/eje.2011.045

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Measurements of body temperature in the field demonstrate that Cicada orni Linnaeus regulates body temperature through behavioral mechanisms. Behavior is used to regulate body temperature to a range necessary for calling. As predicted, results showed a general decrease of echeme duration and an increase in inter-echeme interval with rising body temperature. However, no statistically significant correlations of body temperature for any of the variables studied were found, giving evidence that there is more variability in call parameters between individuals than any effect of body temperature.

【 授权许可】

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