Nutrient Composition and Growth of Yellow Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) at Different Ages and Stages of the Life Cycle

The nutrient composition of yellow mealworm (YM) <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> varies based on the stages of the life cycle, the rearing conditions, and the feeding substrate. This study monitored the growth of yellow mealworm larvae at 8, 10, and 12 weeks of age, separating samples into large...

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Published in:	Agriculture
Main Authors:	Odunayo A. Toviho, Péter Bársony
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Subjects:	yellow mealworm nutrient composition age size pre-moult moult
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/11/1924

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