Abstract
The post-emergence growth (deposition of endocuticle and growth of skeletal muscles) in Sarcophaga falculata is induced by a blood-borne factor secreted from the head of the pharate adult. The secretion begins 24 to 28 hr before eclosion (at 28°C). A second blood-borne factor, appearing in the haemolymph of the flies a few hours after tanning, suppresses the post-emergence growth in flies, the heads of which have been ligatured at the time of eclosion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-201,203-209 |
Journal | Journal of Insect Physiology |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1972 |