The silk produced by Lepidoptera caterpillars is a mixture of proteins secreted by the transformed labial glands, the silk glands (SG). The silk fiber consists of insoluble …
Simple Summary It is well documented that silkworms (Saturniidae) possess silk glands' accessory glandular organs, the Filippi's glands (FGs). These accessory glands are believed …
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Morphology, encompassing the study of phenotypic form and function, is one of the ancient branches of human knowledge and is foundational for organismal classification. Two …
Green leaf volatiles (GLVs) are emitted from all green plants in response to stress. These small aldehydes, alcohols, and esters play significant roles in the environment as volatile …
The Filippi's glands (FGs), formerly “Lyonet's glands”, are paired accessory organs associated with the silk glands. They are unique to Lepidoptera caterpillars and their exact …