Romoser W S, Lerdthusnee K, Berry R L, Kittayapong P
Department of Biological Sciences, Ohio University, Athens 45701.
J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 1994 Mar;10(1):10-3.
The presence and distribution of ventral air space gas assures that mosquito pupae are positively buoyant and that they float, dive, and ascend in an upright, balanced orientation. Our objective was to test the effects of mechanical shocks of varying magnitude on mosquito pupae representing 3 genera. Forces that disrupt the pupa's buoyancy and/or hydrostatic balance are of a much lower magnitude than those that would cause tissue damage. Once hydrostatic balance and/or buoyancy are compromised, pupae are unable to restore them and eventually drown. This could represent a weak link in the mosquito life cycle. It is possible that mechanical shock or sound-generating devices could be designed that could break this link.
腹侧气腔气体的存在和分布确保了蚊子蛹具有正浮力，使其能够以直立、平衡的姿态漂浮、潜水和上升。我们的目标是测试不同强度的机械冲击对代表3个属的蚊子蛹的影响。破坏蛹的浮力和/或流体静力平衡的力比那些会导致组织损伤的力要小得多。一旦流体静力平衡和/或浮力受到损害，蛹就无法恢复，最终会淹死。这可能是蚊子生命周期中的一个薄弱环节。有可能设计出能够打破这一环节的机械冲击或发声装置。
