The nymph of Atopopus tarsalis Eaton, 1881 (Ephemeroptera, Heptageniidae): first description, ecology and behaviour | Health & Environmental Research Online (HERO)

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HERO ID

8030437

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

The nymph of Atopopus tarsalis Eaton, 1881 (Ephemeroptera, Heptageniidae): first description, ecology and behaviour

Author(s)

Sartori, M; Derleth, P; Webb, JM

Year

2007

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Journal

Zootaxa
ISSN: 1175-5326

Issue

1586

Page Numbers

25-32

Web of Science Id

WOS:000249563300002

Abstract

The nymph of Atopopus tarsalis Eaton, 1881, type species of the genus, is described in detail for the first time. The egg stage is also presented. Endemic to Borneo, A. tarsalis nymphs exhibit a peculiar behaviour, being able to climb boulders and stay out of the water for periods of at least 20 minutes without dehydration. Hypotheses for such behaviour are briefly discussed such as drift and predation avoidance.

Keywords

Borneo; nymph; egg; first description; behaviour; dehydration