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Exposure to teflubenzuron reduces drought tolerance of collembolans

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Jun 03, 2024 version files 41.45 KB

Abstract

This is the raw data from an experiment investigating the effects of sequential exposure to a pesticide (teflubenzuron) and three abiotic stressors (heat, cold, and drought) on soil arthropods. We exposed adult collembolans (Folsomia candida) to teflubenzuron through food for two weeks. Then survivors were immediately divided into three groups for acute heat, cold, and drought exposure. After acute exposure to these natural stressors, the collembolans were moved to optimal conditions for a one-week recovery period during which their survival, time to regain reproduction, and egg production were examined.