Table 3 Effects of temperature on biology of M. lignano, summary
| Characteristic | 20 °C | 25 °C | 30 °C | 35 °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development (days) | 6–8 | 4–5 | 3–5 | 3–4 |
| Reproduction rate (number of hatchlings) | 150–200 | 310–430 | 450–570 | 320–410 |
| Regeneration (days) | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Heat shock response | n/a | ns | 2-fold | > 20 fold |
| Mlig-ddx39 RNAi, days until lethality | 16–17 | 9–10 | 7–8 | n/a |
| Mlig-sperm1 RNAi, percentage of animals with enlarge testes at day 4. | 0 | 25 | 85 | n/a |