Metabolic adaptations of antarctic terrestrial micro-arthropods

摘要: Abstract 1. Comparative analyses of standard metabolism, as measured by weight specific oxygen consumption, for Antarctic and temperate terrestrial Acari show that polar forms the Cryptostigmata Mesostigmata exhibit an elevation metabolism 2–4 times over their normal environmental temperature range. 2. Metabolism-temperature curves are similar both groups mites. 3. Q 10 values mites vary from 1.28 to 3.36, which correspond lower portion range species. 4. The a feature cold adapted poikilotherms is reviewed discussed. 5. Present evidence suggests adapt low environment metabolism.