Examination of the histology of boll weevil fat body types
| Problem: | We previously documented both gross visual and biochemical characters of at least three distinct boll weevil fat body types. However, fine characters of these fat body types have not been examined. |
| Objective: | To examine and describe differences in fine structure of juvenile, reproductive, and dormant fat body types, including cell sizes, cellular arrangements, and presence of selected inclusions |
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Significant Impact: |
These observations should provide additional insight into the developmental responses of boll weevils exposed to specific diets. |
Dale W. Spurgeon