Table 2 Scale dimensions, leaf litter quantities, and mosquito abundance and density for each scale treatment.
From: Effects of microcosm scaling and food resources on growth and survival of larval Culex pipiens
| Â | Scale Treatment: | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parameter | Base | Constant Depth | Constant Width | Constant Scale |
Depth (cm) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Width (cm) | 8–9.5 | 17.0 | 8–9.5 | 17.0 |
Width:depth ratio | 1.25 | 2.50 | 0.625 | 1.25 |
Horizontal SA (cm2) | 70 | 240 | 70 | 240 |
Vertical SA (cm2) | 205 | 350 | 410 | 700 |
Total Volume (ml) | 425 | 1550 | 900 | 3050 |
High LL (g) | 5 | 10 | 10 | 40 |
Low LL (g) | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
# of larvae | 10 | 40 | 20 | 80 |
Larval density (#/i) | 23.5 | 25.8 | 22.2 | 26.2 |