Comparison of Silks from <i>Pseudoips prasinana</i> and <i>Bombyx mori</i> Shows Molecular Convergence in Fibroin Heavy Chains but Large Differences in Other Silk Components

Comparison of Silks from <i>Pseudoips prasinana</i> and <i>Bombyx mori</i> Shows Molecular Convergence in Fibroin Heavy Chains but Large Differences in Other Silk Components

Many lepidopteran larvae produce silk feeding shelters and cocoons to protect themselves and the developing pupa. As caterpillars evolved, the quality of the silk, shape of the cocoon, and techniques in forming and leaving the cocoon underwent a number of changes. The silk of <i>Pseudoips pras...

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Main Authors: Michal Rindos, Lucie Kucerova, Lenka Rouhova, Hana Sehadova, Michal Sery, Miluse Hradilova, Peter Konik, Michal Zurovec
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
<i>Bena prasinana</i>
Bombycidae
Nolidae
phylogeny
transcriptomics
fibrohexamerins
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/15/8246

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