Biochemical and Morphological Aspects of Salivary Glands of the Predator Brontocoris tabidus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)
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The aim of this work was to study the feeding habits of the predator Brontocoris tabidus (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) analyzing the salivary gland complex (SGC). The SGC was dissected and subjected to histological analyses and biochemical assays. Results showed that a pair of bilobed principal salivary glands and one pair of tubular accessory salivary glands form the SGC and different parts of salivary gland synthesizes similar substances. Lipases, α-amylase and trypsin-like enzymes were detected at both lobes of the principal salivary gland. These data together with observations related to the predator’s diet suggested that it could be considered an obligate
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