Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue: 1

Morpho-physiological adaptations in aquatic insects: Survival strategies under low oxygen environments

  • Author:
  • M. Bavanilatha*, Deepali Dash1, Archana Singh2, Dheeravath Raju3, Tusha4
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 276 to 282

1Department of Crop Physiology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ’O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar - 751 030, Odisha, India; Orcid Id : 0009-0003-3585-7821

2Department of Agriculture, Noida International University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar - 201 310, Uttar Pradesh, India; Orcid Id : 0000-0003-3916-7513

3Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Anurag University, Hyderabad - 500 088, Telangana, India; Orcid Id : 0009-0002-6983-4532

4Quantum University Research Center, Quantum University, Roorkee - 247 667, Uttarakhand, India; Orcid Id : 0009-0001-5904-2139

Department of Biotechnology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai - 600 119, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding authors’ E-mail : bavanilatha.biotech@sathyabama.ac.in; Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0663-5640

Online Published on 13 May, 2025.

Abstract

Aquatic insects exhibit remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in low oxygen environments, showcasing a diverse range of morphological and physiological strategies. This study explores these adaptations, highlighting the ecological significance of these insects in maintaining aquatic ecosystems.

Keywords

Adaptations, Aquatic, Behavior, Ecosystems, Hypoxia, Insects, Metabolism, Morphology, Oxygen, Physiology, Reproduction, Respiration, Survival ecology