During cell division in most organisms, DNA is packaged into multiple chromosomes — each of which has its own purpose — before being transmitted to the offspring cells. Of these chromosomes ...

They need feeding once per day and don't require any extra water. Mealworms are the larvae of the Tenebrio molitor beetle, each beetle lays around 500 eggs. The farm also raises kingworms and ...

In 1905, while studying the gametes of the beetle Tenebrio molitor (Figure 2), Stevens noted an unusual-looking pair of chromosomes that separated to form sperm cells in the male beetles.

The mealworm powder is obtained from dehydrated and ground larvae of the beetle Tenebrio molitor, which is often found in pantries containing cereal-based products. The ultraviolet radiation ...

All 27 European Union's nations gave the green light for the distribution of the Tenebrio molitor beetle larvae (mealworms) on the market. Researchers said the dried yellow worms could be a ...