Abstract
This paper constitutes a review and an analysis of the available literature on the effects of pressure changes upon insects. The variations of atmospheric pressure that occur are classified briefly, but the effects of pressure changes upon insects are considered from the standpoint of the reactions of insects to extremely low pressure, extremely high pressure, and slight variations in pressure. It is concluded that extreme changes of pressure exert no direct influence upon insects. On the other hand, there is evidence that slightly reduced pressure increases the rates of the development and of the various activities of insects, while slightly increased pressure does not appear to have any positive influence on these processes. A discussion of the possible role of chordotonal organs in the observed responses of some insects to fluctuating pressure is included, and some laboratory experiments are suggested that might aid in quantitative determinations of the effects of varying atmospheric pressure upon insects.
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),Complementary and alternative medicine,Pharmaceutical Science
Cited by
36 articles.
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