Entomophagy and insect conservation: some thoughts for digestion

There is an apparent contradiction between conserving insects and using them as food. Entomophagy can make a significant contribution to insect conservation if they are sustainably harvested in conjunction with appropriate habitat management. It can also be an alternative source of proteins for huma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of insect conservation 2009-12, Vol.13 (6), p.667-670
1. Verfasser:	Yen, Alan L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal Ecology Biodiversity Biomedical and Life Sciences Conservation Conservation Biology/Ecology Digestion Entomology Environmental impact Food Habitat Insects Life Sciences Livestock Livestock production Proteins Short Communication Sustainable development Wildlife conservation
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Zusammenfassung:	There is an apparent contradiction between conserving insects and using them as food. Entomophagy can make a significant contribution to insect conservation if they are sustainably harvested in conjunction with appropriate habitat management. It can also be an alternative source of proteins for humans in order to reduce adverse environmental impacts of livestock production.
ISSN:	1366-638X 1572-9753
DOI:	10.1007/s10841-008-9208-8