Immune response in the larvae of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens

The black soldier fly Hermetia illucens is an ecological decomposer used for biodegradation of organic waste. Its larvae can develop on a wide range of decaying plant and animal matter, including manure and food scraps, i.e., habitats that are extremely rich in various microorganisms. Living such c...

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Main Authors: A Zdybicka-Barabas, P Bulak, C Polakowski, A Bieganowski, A Waśko, M Cytryńska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2017-01-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ454.pdf