The central role of the haemolymph in the regulation of nutrient intake in insects
- 1 December 1993
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Physiological Entomology
- Vol. 18 (4) , 395-403
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1993.tb00613.x
Abstract
A synthesis is presented for the control of nutrient intake in insects. The haemolymph plays a central role and provides a constantly updated summary of nutritional state. Various ways are discussed in which haemolymph parameters are directly and indirectly linked to the three key aspects of feeding behaviour: food location, food selection and ingestion.Keywords
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