Zophobas atratus
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Superworm
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| Taxonomic classification | |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Tenebrionidae |
| Genus: | Zophobas |
| NCBI taxid: |  7074
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| Research interest: | Physiological model |
| Nomination: | i5K initiative |
| Date: | 2011/08/09 |
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i5K Arthropod Sequencing Initiative Supported by: 2 (List of supporters) |
We propose to use a large superworm, Zophobas atratus, Tenebrionidae as a model system in the physiological and biochemical studies. The superworm provides an interesting biology of intraspecific competition by modulating the developmental program in the crowded condition. Delay in metamorphosis to the pupal stage occurs to avoid becoming the prey of cannibalism and likely involves an interesting endocrinology. The large size (1 to 1.5 inch) allows obtaining large amount of biological material and easy micromanipulations such as microsurgery. This species is easy to rear in a laboratory incubator at high density. It is a popular food for pats.
