Transcriptomic analysis of the digestive system of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria KU Leuven
Insects are among the most successful organisms on the planet. One explanation for their success is their extraordinary ability to successfully consume a wide range of foods. Like all heterotrophic organisms, insects need to acquire vital nutrients from their diet. The central organ for food digestion and absorption of nutrients is the gastrointestinal tract. This organ's principal functions are to mediate the efficient digestion of food and to ...