Furthermore, since biodegradation of a single polymer is usually a complicated process involving numerous enzymes, microbial consortia rather than a single species or strain biodegrade diverse natural and even synthesised polymers. Various insects of the Coleopteran and Lepidopteran orders have been observed to have remarkable abilities to consume and degrade a wide range of synthetic polymers such as polyethylene (PE), polyurethane (PU), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) into lower molecular weight, simpler, and nontoxic molecules that are eventually excreted as fecula.Īlthough microbial biodegradation appears sustainable, it has limits and compared to plastic trash generation, its efficiency is modest. Thus, the concept of the insect as a biodegrading organism for synthetic polymers was developed. While eating, insects come into contact with a wide range of hydrocarbon polymers, and the intestinal tracts of some insects contain microbial symbionts that aid in the decomposition of these polymers. Eggs are placed in the cup(s) when orders are received so they should be hatching 1-3 days after arrival when kept at 75 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.The vast majority of eukaryotic biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems is represented by insects. A great cup to feed your hatchling or smaller animals. There is enough food to raise hatchling worms to 3/4″-1″. 50 Count of Eggs: **Eggs are extremely fragile and should be ordered by experienced keepers only**Ĭontains at least 50 eggs. Hornworm habitats are packed with worms when you order them to ensure the freshest product possible! All habitats are shipped with small worms and enough food to grow them to the desired size of the customer’s needs. 25 Count:Ĭontains at least 25 worms, but is packed with 28-30 worms and enough food to grow them to 1.5″ (great for feeding leopard geckos, smaller dragons, and like-sized lizards).
Hornworm habitats are packed with worms when you order it to ensure the freshest product possible! All habitats are shipped with small worms and enough food to grow them to the desired size of the customer’s needs. 12 Count:Ĭontains at least 12 worms, but is packed with 14-15 worms and enough food to grow 12 worms to their full growth potential of 4″ and 10g (great for sub-adult and adult bearded, large chameleons, and like-sized or larger animals)
During times of extreme temperatures shipping on Hornworms may be delayed.
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