The influence of amino acids and inorganic salts on feeding by larvae of Heteronychus arator (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) |
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Authors: | O.R.W. Sutherland |
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Affiliation: | Entomology Division Department of Scientific and Industrial Research , Private Bag, Auckland , New Zealand |
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Abstract: | Abstract Twenty amino acids were offered at 2 concentrations to Heteronychus arator F. larvae in an agar/cellulose powder medium. In comparison with the plain medium, only 0.1M l-alanine, 0.01M l-aspartic acid, and 0.01M l-glutamic acid significantly stimulated feeding. A mixture of inorganic salts did not induce feeding when presented in the medium alone, nor did it affect the vigorous feeding response of larvae to 0.1M maltose. |
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Keywords: | Coleoptera Scarabaeidae Heteronychus arator larvae feeding response amino acids inorganic salts |
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