Fig. 12. Index of gas exchange per breath
(
CO2 in µmol
g1 min1 divided by abdominal pumps
min1) as a function of oxygen partial pressure
(PO2) for first-instar (circle), third-instar
(square), fifth-instar (triangle) and adult animals (diamond). Values are
means ± S.E.M.; N=8 for each treatment group.