Effect of cadmium toxicity and population density on growth and survival of fleshfly Wohlfahrtia nuba(Diptera :sarcophagidae)
Fleshfly Wohlfahrtia nuba that has been reared on artificial diet containing from 0 to 700 mg kgresults in reduced peak larval wieght, developmental period,pupal weight and subsequent adult-emergence weight.Malformed adult increased progressively wioth cadmium concentrations.Adutt longevity and fecundity were also reduced by cadmium exposure in larval stage. Read more