PhysiologybioRxiv
Utilization of a Clark electrode device as a respirometer for small insects: a convincing test on ants allowing to detect discontinuous respiration
M. R. KERVELLA, C. Celine, F. Criscuolo, F. Bouillaud
The paper validates the use of a Clark electrode as a respirometer for measuring oxygen consumption in ants, revealing discontinuous respiration patterns in queens and workers.
DOI 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2024.104698