Oviposition of Tanytarsus dissimilis (Diptera:Chironomidae) in avoidance trails with coal liquid water-soluble components

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Environ. Entomol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/12.6.1733· OSTI ID:6129434

Dauble, D D; Skalski, J R

Oviposition site preference (OSP) of the chironomid Tanytarsus dissimilis (Johannsen) was evaluated in avoidance trials with acutely toxic concentrations of a coal liquid water-soluble fraction (WSF). Tests conducted with groups and with single organisms indicated that ovipositing adults had no significant preference (..cap alpha.. = 0.05) for either river water (control) or a coal liquid WSF. Egg strand size was reduced in the coal liquid WSF, suggesting that toxicant detection occurred despite lack of avoidance. The OSP trials conducted with single organisms were advantageous because of lack of independence in group tests and because greater sample size could be obtained with less effort. This type of behavioral study may have an application to hazard evaluation of other toxic substances.

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 6129434
• Journal Information: Environ. Entomol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Entomol.; (United States) Vol. 12:6; ISSN EVETB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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