The Effect of Climate and Diet on Body Lipid Composition in the Oriental Hornet (Vespa orientalis)

Fatty acids (FA) are the primary metabolic fuel for many organisms and the fundamental component of membranes of all living organisms. FAs can be saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA), or polyunsaturated (PUFA). PUFA are not synthesized by most animals and are considered as essential nutrients. We...

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Main Authors: Mika Volov, Nitzan Cohen, Levona Bodner, Shahar Dubiner, Abraham Hefetz, Sofia Bouchebti, Eran Levin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2021.755331/full