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Maintaining Laboratory Cultures of Gryllus bimaculatus, a Versatile Orthopteran Model for Insect Agriculture and Invertebrate Physiology
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Maintaining Laboratory Cultures of Gryllus bimaculatus, a Versatile Orthopteran Model for Insect Agriculture and Invertebrate Physiology
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08:30 min

June 08, 2022

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  • 00:04Introduction
  • 00:39Preparing the Oviposition Substrate
  • 02:14Collecting Eggs
  • 04:05Setting Up Natal Cages
  • 05:16Caring for Early Instars
  • 06:46Results: Growth Performance and Nutritional Quality Response to Variable Feed Substrates in Gryllus Bimaculatus
  • 07:33Conclusion

Summary

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This paper outlines basic methods to standardize important factors such as density, feed availability, hydration source, and environmental controls for the long-term rearing of laboratory cultures of the edible cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus.

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