Mouthparts, gut contents, and retreat-construction by the wood-dwelling larvae of Lype phaeopa (Trichoptera: Psychomyiidae)
The larvae of Lype phaeopa (Stephens, 1836) are found on dead wood substrates in streams and lakes. Gut content analyses, scanning electron microscopy of larval mouthparts, and gallery structure revealed characteristics of this habitat preference. The guts of the larvae contained mainly wood fragmen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2003-11-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200304-0017_Mouthparts_gut_contents_and_retreat-construction_by_the_wood-dwelling_larvae_of_Lype_phaeopa_Trichoptera_Ps.php |