Fedič, Robert (ENTU-I) Žurovec, Michal (ENTU-I) Sehnal, František (ENTU-I)
Source Title
Journal of Insect Biotechnology and Sericology
- ISSN 0037-2455
Roč. 7, - (2002), s. 1-15
Number of pages
15 s.
Language
eng - English
Country
JP - Japan
Keywords
Bombyx ; Antheraea ; Galleria
Subject RIV
CE - Biochemistry
R&D Projects
GA204/00/0019 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
ME 204 GA MŠMT - Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS)
CEZ
AV0Z5007907 - ENTU-I, BC-A
Annotation
The larvae of most Lepidoptera secrete fibrous proteins from their labial glands, collectively known as silk. Silk is used to construct sheiters for the larvae and cocoons in which the larvae pupate. The water insoluble core of the silk filament is produced in the posterior gland section.
Workplace
Institute of Entomology (until 2005)
Contact
Helena Musilová, musilova@entu.cas.cz, Tel.: 387 775 216
Year of Publishing
2003
Number of the records: 1
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