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Title: Improved methods for measuring radioactive tracer accumulation and excretion by microarthropods, with applications for a mite species, Tyrophagus longior (Acarina, Acaridae)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5151607· OSTI ID:5151607

Radioisotope retention measurements of /sup 85/Sr and /sup 51/Cr in Tyrophagus longior (Gervais) (Acari: Acaridae) were fit to 2 and 1 component models. Biological half-life for the rapid component of both radioisotopes was about 10 hours, with assimilation of /sup 85/Sr being 62%. The identification of /sup 51/Cr turnover as gut clearance must remain tentative. An inexpensive disposable culture chamber for measuring radioisotope retention in microarthropods is described along with details of methodology.

Research Organization:
Georgia Univ., Athens (USA). Dept. of Entomology
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AS09-76EV00641
OSTI ID:
5151607
Report Number(s):
DOE/EV/00641-38; TRN: 80-014808
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English