Participation of book lungs in evaporative water loss in Paraphysa parvula, a migalomorph spider from Chilean Andes.

doi:10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.01.001

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Participation of book lungs in evaporative water loss in Paraphysa parvula, a migalomorph spider from Chilean Andes.

Published Jul 1, 2010 · D. Figueroa, P. Sabat, H. Torres-Contreras

Journal of insect physiology

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Paraphysa parvula spiders have low metabolic rates and evaporative water loss, but their book lungs contribute to 60% of this loss, making them vulnerable to water loss and requiring temperate, oxygenated shelters under rocks.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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