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Oxygen consumption, ammonia excretion and changes in O:N ratios by the dragonfly Somatochlora cingulata were measured in four nymphal growth stages, relative to aluminum concentrations and low pH. A differential reduction in respiration and ammonia excretion rates resulted in an increase in ON ratios for all nymphal stages. The earlier stages, however, were the most sensitive. The ratios obtained were indicative of a decreased dependence on protein reserves and increased utilization of carbohydrates or lipid reserves. Also observed was an increase in the haemolymph pH and glutamate levels with a concomitant accumulation of tissue ammonia.
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Correa, M., Coler, R.A. & Yin, CM. Changes in oxygen consumption and nitrogen metabolism in the dragonfly Somatochlora cingulata exposed to aluminum in acid waters. Hydrobiologia 121, 151–156 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00008718
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