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Endocrine Control of Insect Ecdysis by Mahendra Katre is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This article reviews the hormonal regulation of ecdysis, the process by which insects shed their cuticle, highlighting the roles of ecdysis-triggering hormone (ETH) and eclosion hormone (EH) in this behavior. It discusses the complex neuroendocrine relationships involved in ecdysis across different life stages of insects, particularly focusing on the hawkmoth Manduca sexta and the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the endocrine signals and neural
- Author
- Mahendra Katre
- Language
- EN