The thermal adaptation of Tribolium confusum
Author of the article:XIA Ji-Gang;WANG Li-Zhi; LI Bing-Yi;Li Xiao-Chen
Author's Workplace:College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, 710062 Xi'an, China
Key Words:Tribolium confusum; thermal acclimation; thermal adaptation
Abstract:In order to understand characteristics of thermal adaptation of Tribolium confusum Jacquelin du Val, the insects were acclimated to 15℃, 25℃ and 35℃ for 2 weeks respectively with non-acclimated beetles at room temperature ranging from 18.2℃ to