FUNCTION OF ANAL VESICLE IN RESPIRATION AND EXCRETION IN BRACONID WASP, MICROPLITIS-CROCEIPES

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EDSON, KM [1 ]
VINSON, SB [1 ]
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[1] TEXAS A&M UNIV, DEPT ENTOMOL, COLLEGE STN, TX 77843 USA
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10.1016/0022-1910(76)90089-5
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An investigation into the function of the anal vesicle of the larval braconid wasp M. croceipes demonstrated that the anal vesicle has no significant role in respiration. These larvae seem to be facultatively anerobic. The anal vesicle appears to function in the excretion of NH3, HCO3 and possibly the excretion of arginine and alanine. Although the anal vesicle functions in salt absorption and is permeable to water, it does not function as an effective osmoregulator.
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