Autofluorescent Biomolecules in Diptera: From Structure to Metabolism and Behavior

Light-based phenomena in insects have long attracted researchers’ attention. Surface color distribution patterns are commonly used for taxonomical purposes, while optically-active structures from Coleoptera cuticle or Lepidoptera wings have inspired technological applications, such as biosensors and...

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Published in:Molecules
Main Authors: Anna C. Croce, Francesca Scolari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/14/4458