| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5921913 | Journal of Insect Physiology | 2013 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Wasps breathe discontinuously up to high temperatures despite a high resting metabolism. ⺠At similar respiration frequencies wasps release more CO2 than many other insects. ⺠Wasp respiration is always accompanied by abdominal respiration movements (pumping). ⺠Abdominal pumping is often accompanied by leg, wing and body movements. ⺠Wasps enhance efficiency of gas exchange via length and type of respiration movements.
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Authors
Helmut Käfer, Helmut Kovac, Anton Stabentheiner,