Date of Award
2012
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.Sc.
Department
Biological Sciences
Keywords
Biological sciences, Earth sciences, Dicyphus hesperus
Supervisor
Sherah VanLaerhoven
Supervisor
Les Shipp
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
One expected consequence of global climate change is an increased likelihood in extreme weather events, including higher amplitude temperature fluctuation. This work examined the effect of low and high amplitude temperature fluctuation on predation, foraging behaviour and longevity of Dicyphus hesperus Knight (Heteroptera: Miridae). Results indicate that temperature fluctuations do influence foraging behaviour and adult longevity but the degree to which these are influenced is affected by host plant species. The results from this work suggest that the role of temperature fluctuation should be considered in future research as constant temperature models may not be representative of what is currently occurring in nature (low amplitude fluctuations) or what may occur as a result of climate change (high amplitude fluctuations).
Recommended Citation
Sparkes, Jessica, "Adaptive foraging behaviour and impact on longevity of an omnivorous insect in response to the extreme temperature fluctuation events associated with climate change" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4843.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/4843