Three-generation simultaneous selection in two quantitative traits of Tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and seasonal effects on phenotype expression.

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Tenebrio molitor L. (Coleoptera Tenebrionidae) is 1 of the 3 most important species of industrialized insects worldwide. Its potential as a substitute for fish meal in animal feed formulations and as a source of protein and lipid for human consumption has increased over the years. Improving the characteristics of the stock commercial colonies of T. molitor to increase biomass productivity is one of the current...

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