Aerial respiration ofCerithidea (Cerithideopsilla) cingulata (Gmelin) andCerithium coralium Kiener in relation to body weight
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An exponential increase in oxygen consumption was observed with increase in size ofCerithidea cingulata andCerithium coralium at 25°C. Theb and (b-1 ) values were calculated for both. The aerial regression values were compared with aquatic values.
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Aerial respiration cerithiids aquatic respiration body size Cerithidea cingulata Cerithium coraliumPreview
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