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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Main Authors: Li-Or Lahmi, Ayelet Harari, Aviv Shaish, Ido Tsurim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/7/521