A study of the unusual digestive system of an ancient group of insects has provided new insights into future biofuel production. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals that the ...

The degradation of plant defense substances by insect digestive enzymes can influence the insects' preference for certain food plants, a new study now shows for the first time. Scientists studied this ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A termite's own biology with help from microorganisms called protists, are keys to the insect's digestion of woody material, according to a Purdue University scientist. Michael ...

Prey can evade predators and also avoid attacks. However, some can escape after a successful attack, that is, from inside a predator after being swallowed. For example, some animals that can survive ...

Carnivorous plants are some of the most interesting lifeforms in the world. While most plants rely solely on sunlight and water to survive, carnivorous plants additionally digest insects for added ...

MR. DIXON'S letter supplies a further illustration of the curious fact that certain insect larvæ are able to feed upon poisonous plants with impunity, and can pass through their digestive system an ...