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Author (up) Katsuki, M.; Miyatake, T. url  doi
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  Title Effects of temperature on mating duration, sperm transfer and remating frequency in Callosobruchus chinensis Type Journal Article
  Year 2009 Publication Journal of Insect Physiology Abbreviated Journal J Insect Physiol  
  Volume 55 Issue 2 Pages 112-115  
  Keywords Animals; Beetles/*physiology; Female; Logistic Models; Male; Sexual Behavior, Animal/*physiology; Sperm Transport/*physiology; *Temperature; Time Factors  
  Abstract Insect body temperature is usually determined by ambient temperature. Therefore, most biochemical and physiological processes underlying behavioural patterns are temperature dependent. Mating duration is also dependent on temperature, and therefore temperature should influence on sperm transfer and female remating frequency. In the adzuki bean beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis, we found negative relationships between ambient temperature and mating duration, sperm transfer and sperm transfer duration. Female remating frequency at lower temperature (17 degrees C) was lower than at other temperatures (25 degrees C and 33 degrees C). The physiological and behavioural significance of these results is discussed. The number of ejaculated sperm was significantly lower at 33 degrees C than at 17 degrees C; the effect of temperature on sperm transfer is discussed in relation to the intensity of female refusal behaviour directed against males.  
  Address Laboratory of Evolutionary Ecology, Graduate School of Environmental Science, Okayama University, Okayama 700-8530, Japan  
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  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0022-1910 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes PMID:19027746 Approved no  
  Call Number GGC @ adcosta @ Serial 34  
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