The Carotenoid Composition of Larvae Feed Is Reflected in Adult House Fly (<i>Musca domestica</i>) Body
Carotenoids are common and diverse organic compounds with various functional roles in animals. Except for certain aphids, mites, and gall midges, all animals only acquire necessary carotenoids through their diet. The house fly (<i>Musca domestica</i>) is a cosmopolitan pest insect that p...
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MDPI AG
2024-07-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/7/521 |