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Aerial respiration ofCerithidea (Cerithideopsilla) cingulata (Gmelin) andCerithium coralium Kiener in relation to body weight

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An exponential increase in oxygen consumption was observed with increase in size ofCerithidea cingulata andCerithium coralium at 25°C. Theb and (b-1 ) values were calculated for both. The aerial regression values were compared with aquatic values.

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Prabhakara Rao, Y., Prasada Rao, D.G.V. Aerial respiration ofCerithidea (Cerithideopsilla) cingulata (Gmelin) andCerithium coralium Kiener in relation to body weight. Proc Ani Sci 92, 381–386 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03186208

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