Publications by authors named "Carina D Heussler"
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- The study explored how black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) digest both biodegradable and non-biodegradable microplastics (MPs) while assessing their impact on larval growth and development.
- BSFL were exposed to different types of MPs, and researchers tracked their growth and how they managed MP accumulation and excretion.
- Results showed that MPs only accumulated in the larvae's gut with no negative effects on their growth, indicating BSFL's potential as a safe bioconversion agent for organic waste, even when contaminated with MPs.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn organism's gut microbiome handles most of the metabolic processes associated with food intake and digestion but can also strongly affect health and behavior. A stable microbial core community in the gut provides general metabolic competences for substrate degradation and is robust against extrinsic disturbances like changing diets or pathogens. Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL; ) are well known for their ability to efficiently degrade a wide spectrum of organic materials.
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- The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) is gaining attention for its role in waste management and as a livestock feed source.
- The study investigates the effects of different artificial light sources on the breeding conditions of these flies in small-scale indoor settings.
- Results showed that while oviposition was similar across light types, the lifespan of male and female flies varied; light-emitting diodes were found to be the most effective and energy-efficient option for rearing.