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Fig. 1 | Animal Microbiome

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From: Deciphering the functional diversity of the gut microbiota of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens): recent advances and future challenges

Fig. 1

Schematic representation of H. illucens larval digestive tract. The digestive tract of this insect species is characterized by an extremely long midgut. This is divided into distinct regions characterized by specific physico-(bio)chemical conditions and digestive activities. Bonelli et al. 2019 [110] showed that each region of the midgut harbors distinct bacterial communities, suggesting a specific compartmentalization of microbial partners according to digestive processes. AMG, Anterior midgut; MMG, Middle midgut; PMG, Posterior midgut.

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Animal Microbiome

ISSN: 2524-4671