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Targeted behavioural and microclimate data collection substantially improves biophysical model predictions of energy expenditure in wild birds

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Energy is fundamental for life and accurately predicting animals' energy expenditure under changing environments is central to ecology and global change biology. Energy expenditure in free‐living animals can be directly quantified using the doubly labelled water (DLW ...
Shannon R. Conradie, Amanda R. Bourne, Ryno Kemp, Barry van Jaarsveld, Zenon J. Czenze, Amanda R. Ridley, Andrew E. McKechnie, Susan J. Cunningham   +7 more
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Analysis of the Composition of Different Instars of Tenebrio molitor Larvae using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy for Prediction of Amino and Fatty Acid Content

Insects, 2023
Insects are a sustainable protein source for food and feed. The yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) is a promising candidate for industrial insect rearing and was the focus of this study.
Nina Kröncke, Stefan Wittke, Nico Steinmann, Rainer Benning   +3 more
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Beyond thermoregulation: Active behavioural regulation of ultraviolet light exposure by a free‐ranging lizard

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
This study provides a clear demonstration of active ultraviolet (UV) regulation in free‐ranging lizards and supports that microhabitat choice likely constrains UV regulation more than thermoregulation. Overall, it serves to establish UV as a parallel regulatory axis of physiological homeostasis and expand the range of testable hypotheses in animal ...
Matthew S. Lattanzio
wiley   +1 more source

Living Low and Dry: Costs of and Resilience to Soil Hydric Stress in a Fossorial Amphisbaenian Reptile

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Soil drought imposes moderate, temporary costs on a strictly fossorial amphisbaenian reptile. However, these animals seem to cope with, at least, moderately short droughts thanks to their peculiar adaptations to living in an underground environment. ABSTRACT The physiological traits of animals can be strongly influenced by climatic fluctuations, and ...
José Martín, Álvaro Navarro‐Castilla, Alejandro de la Concha, José Javier Cuervo, Isabel Barja, Pilar López   +5 more
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Optimizing Tenebrio Molitor Feeding Strategy to Induce Physical Degradation of Tires: A Novel Approach for Sustainable Waste Management

Applied Environmental Research
Due to the increased usage of tires, the accumulation of worn tires has become a significant environmental concern and necessitates environmentally friendly waste management strategies.
Abdussalam Topandi, Khadijah Sayyidatun Nisa, Fatimah Azizah Riyadi, Ibnu Maulana Hidayatullah, Pranata, Firah Gustianda Ayu, Reynaldi Ivan Prasetya, Frederick Soetandar, Dimas Rafi Narawangsa, Eka Rahayu   +9 more
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The complete mitochondrial genome of dark mealworm Tenebrio obscurus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
Mealworms are the most common edible insect and feed additives in poultry, livestock, and aquaculture production. In the present study, the complete mitochondrial genome of dark mealworm Tenebrio obscurus (Zunyi population) was sequenced and annotated ...
Yan-Hua Zhang, Yan-Yu Zhao
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Tenebrio impressus Linnaeus

, 2009
6. Tenebrio impressus Linnaeus, in litteris. Sex indeterminate, probably female, det. Erodius sp. Linnaeus Coll., UUZM. Remarks. This name is unpublished, and the specimen does not represent any published Linnean species. The specimen is not mentioned by Thunberg (1804) in the list of insects described by Linnaeus and donated to the Academy of ...
Ferrer, Julio, Holston, Kevin
openaire   +2 more sources

Leaders Are Somethin' Else: Behavioural Variation Associated With Roles During Tandem Running Recruitment

Ethology, EarlyView.
In this study, we found moderate to strong repeatabilities in behavioural variables measuring the personality traits: activity, aggressiveness and exploration. Similarly, the probability of acting as a leader during tandem running in an emigration event was moderately (R = 0.469) repeatable.
Maria Eduarda Lima Vieira, Lucia C. Neco, Gabrielle Winandy, Nicolas Châline, Heiko G. Rödel   +4 more
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From biology to biotechnology: Host‐regulation factors from parasitoid wasps are a source of bioactive molecules with translational potential

Insect Molecular Biology, EarlyView.
Parasitoid wasps deploy maternal and embryonic factors to reprogramme host physiology. Venom, calyx fluid, polydnaviruses, teratocytes and larval secretions act in a coordinated, compartmentalised manner. Host‐regulation factors are promising sources of insecticidal, antimicrobial and bioinspired translational molecules.
Ciro Pedro G. Pinto, Andrew A. Walker, Glenn F. King   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microbial and chemical analysis of independently produced batches of Tenebrio molitor larval powder

Toxicology Reports
Due to the continuous growth of the world population, European countries have recently declared Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) powder safe as an alternative protein source for humans.
Oleen Machona, Muzunze Christine Mitchell, Maduviko Pepertual, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source