Larval Aggregation
Definition
A group of larvae whose local feeding conditions and heat can differ from surrounding air. Species and developmental cohorts may overlap within the group. One large or warm aggregation is not automatically the oldest evidence.
- Context
- Larval microhabitat
For example, larvae within a feeding aggregation can experience temperatures different from nearby room air, with those differences changing over time.
Its current temperature does not describe its complete previous thermal history.
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