We see insects gathering on a piece of meat and finishing it within hours. So what do you think happens to the bones left in the middle?
Insects that feed on organic matter Why do you think they never touch the bones while eating the meat?
of this situation There are several logical reasons, Let’s explain!
Insects feed on organic matter but do not eat bones directly.
bones, calcium phosphate And collagen It consists of hard, durable compounds such as The digestive systems of most insects do not have the enzymes or biochemical tools to break down these hard, mineralized structures. In other words, this hard structure of bones does not seem suitable for the digestion of insects.
In addition, insects prefer substances that are more easily digested and have higher nutritional value. outside the bones soft tissues, muscles, fat and organs are a much more suitable food source for insects. These tissues contain high amounts of protein and fat, which meet the energy and nutritional needs of insects more quickly.
Although bones are not consumed directly by insects, they break down over time due to environmental effects and with the help of microorganisms.
Some microorganisms has special enzymes that can break down bones and this process is a region where insects cannot be effective. This disintegration process, which takes a very long time, cannot be said to be a very attractive process for insects.
Of course, some insects are exceptions. They can access the marrow in the bones or the soft parts of the bone. Rodents and some insect larvae Organisms such as these can enter the bones and feed there. This is a behavior aimed at accessing internal organs or soft tissue parts with high nutritional value, it is not directly related to the bones themselves.
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