Crop and midgut filling and emptying in a female Phormia regina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) fed a liver diet.
J Med Entomol
; 32(2): 190-4, 1995 Mar.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7608926
ABSTRACT
To study the role of the crop in protein storage, crop and midgut filling in female Phormia regina (Meigen) was measured volumetrically and the soluble protein content determined. During a 4-h feeding period on homogenized liver, nonligated females consumed and stored enough protein in the crop and midgut to develop a normal compliment of eggs. Within 26 h from the onset of feeding, 75% of the protein content of the crop and a similar amount from the midgut were emptied. Neck ligation or sham neck ligation 7 h after females fed to repletion slowed but still allowed delivery of sufficient protein for egg development.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Proteínas
/
Sistema Digestório
/
Dípteros
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article