Madagascar Hissing Cockroach hemolymph PO2, PCO2, and gas exchange parameters

This data set contains in vivo measurements of hemolymph PO2 and PCO2 made on Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa) using implanted micro fiber optic sensors (optodes). In addition, rate of CO2 release, ventilation frequency, and durations of the tri-phasic discontinuous gas exchange cycle associated with these measurements are also recorded. All measurements were performed while the cockroaches were breathing either normoxic and normocapnic air, hypoxic air (10 kPa PO2), or hypercapnic air (2 kPa PCO2) at 22 ºC.