Intraspecific Variation in and Environment-Dependent Resource Allocation to Embryonic Development Time in Common Terns

2017 ◽  
Vol 90 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oscar Vedder ◽  
Nathalie Kürten ◽  
Sandra Bouwhuis
Keyword(s):  
Resource Allocation ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Common Terns

Embryonic development of the newt Triturus italicus in relation to temperature

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Tripepi ◽  
F. Rossi ◽  
G. Peluso
Keyword(s):  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Normal Development ◽  
Different Temperatures

AbstractThe embryonic development of Triturus italicus was observed at different temperatures. Normal development occurred between 10°C and 22.5°C. In this range of temperatures an hyperbolic relationship between development time and temperature was confirmed.

Clutch size influences embryonic stages at oviposition in a lizard with prolonged egg retention

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-561 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Foucart ◽  
Benoit Heulin ◽  
Olivier Lourdais
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Clutch Size ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Reproductive Effort ◽  
Resource Limitation ◽  
Egg Retention ◽  
Zootoca Vivipara ◽  
Female Relative ◽  
Clutch Mass

We examined the possible interaction between reproductive effort and embryonic stages at oviposition in oviparous form of the lizard Zootoca vivipara. Our results reveal that the percentage of total embryonic development time (%TEDT) reached at oviposition is negatively correlated to clutch size (adjusted to maternal body size). We found no influence of reproductive burden of female (relative clutch mass, RCM) on %TEDT. The significant effect of fecundity supports the hypothesis that a resource limitation such as oxygen may exist for developing embryos in oviducts. The absence of RCM effect suggests that the available space (abdominal burdening of the mother) does not limit the embryonic stages at oviposition.

scholarly journals Quiescence in Aedes aegypti: Interpopulation Differences Contribute to Population Dynamics and Vectorial Capacity

Insects ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Oliva ◽  
Roseli La Corte ◽  
Marcelo Santana ◽  
Cleide Albuquerque
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Aedes Aegypti ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Mosquito Species ◽  
Vectorial Capacity ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Adult Size ◽  
Egg Viability ◽  
Male Predominance

The strategy of Aedes aegypti to prolong embryonic viability by quiescence has severe implications for geographic expansion and maintenance of mosquito populations in areas under control measures. We evaluated the effects of quiescence on biological parameters directly or indirectly associated with population dynamics and vectorial capacity in populations of this mosquito species from two Brazilian municipalities characterized as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika transmission areas. Egg viability, initial hatching time, post-embryonic development time, adult emergence rate, sexual proportion, adult size, fecundity, and fertility were analyzed using eggs stored for 10, 40, 70, 100, 130, and 160 d. Quiescence time reduced overall egg viability and post-embryonic development time in both municipalities but was more costly in Aracaju (100 d, 8 d) than in Recife (130 d, 7.5 d). Emergence rates increased in Recife when the eggs were older, but not in Aracaju. Significant deviations in sexual proportion, with male predominance, were observed in both populations. Initial hatch, fecundity, fertility, and adult size did not significantly influence egg quiescence time. These results indicate intrinsic and differential characteristics for each A. aegypti population, suggesting a differential cost of quiescence for population dynamics parameters that can indirectly affect vectorial capacity and control measures.

Effects of environmental warming during early life history on libellulid odonates

2017 ◽  
Vol 95 (6) ◽  
pp. 373-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.N. Frances ◽  
J.Y. Moon ◽  
S.J. McCauley
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Intraspecific Variation ◽  
Climate Warming ◽  
Early Life ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Early Life History ◽  
Thermal Variation ◽  
Egg Development ◽  
Measured Time ◽  
Hatchling Size

Climate warming affects ectotherms globally, yet we know little regarding the variability in species’ responses to warming, particularly in early life stages. Additionally, intraspecific variation in response to warming is understudied but may determine species’ resilience to warming. To assess how temperature affects egg development rate in co-occurring dragonfly species, we manipulated temperature (range: 22–31 °C) and measured time to hatching. Warming decreased egg development time across all species, indicating that while climate warming will advance hatching phenology, maintained synchrony in hatching order will likely not affect species interactions. Our second experiment examined early life-history responses to warming in the dot-tailed whiteface (Leucorrhinia intacta (Hagen, 1861)) dragonfly. We measured time to hatching, hatchling size, growth rate, and survival at four temperatures (23–30 °C), including a treatment with increased thermal variation. Warming resulted in smaller hatchlings with increased growth and mortality rates, whereas higher thermal variation did not have effects different from those of warming alone. We observed significant intraspecific variation in the responses to warming in both egg development time and hatchling size and this variation was correlated with date of oviposition. High levels of intraspecific variation may be important in buffering populations from the effects of climate warming.

scholarly journals Embryonic development time of Penilia avirostris Dana, 1852 in a tropical bay in Brazil

2004 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 891-894
Author(s):  
J. L. Valentin ◽  
A. Marazzo
Keyword(s):  
Surface Water ◽  
Embryonic Development ◽  
Water Temperature ◽  
Development Time ◽  
Brood Pouch ◽  
Maturity Stage ◽  
Guanabara Bay ◽  
Tropical Bay

Development time of embryos in the brood pouch of the cladoceran Penilia avirostris Dana, 1852, was estimated by collecting zooplankton daily for 15 days in surface water of Guanabara Bay, Brazil. Each day the maturity stage of embryos of 90 parthenogenic females was noted. Total development time (egg to birth) varied from 2 to 3 days, the immature phase (stages I to IV) being generally longer (2 days) than intermediate and mature phases (1 day, stages V to XII). Similar results were obtained from Bottrell's equation, which takes water temperature into account.

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