ReviewJournal of insect science (Online)2021
The Superworm, Zophobas morio (Coleoptera:Tenebrionidae): A 'Sleeping Giant' in Nutrient Sources.
Review in Journal of insect science (Online), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Pooled it
- Humanizing Zophobas morio larvae microbiota for rapid screening of emerging decolonization strategies against multidrug-resistant bacteria.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026Article
- RNA-seq dataset of superworm (Data in brief · 2026Article
- Ultrasound-Assisted Maillard Glycosylation ofGels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A commercial bacteriophage cocktail failed to decolonize Zophobas morio larvae and promoted overgrowth of an OXA-48-producing Salmonella enterica.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026Article
- Alleviating Effects ofInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Optimization of Feed Formulation, Feeding Rate, and Plant-Based Supplements for Efficient Rearing of the SuperwormInsects · 2026Article
- Bust Stimulation for Sustained Locomotion Control and Autonomous Navigation of Terrestrial Cyborg Beetles.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2026Article
- A practical and safe alternative method for skeletal cleaning for museum specimens using superworms (Zophobas morio).PloS one · 2026Article
- From Science to Innovation in Aquatic Animal Nutrition: A Global TRL-Based Assessment of Insect-Derived Feed Technologies via Scientific Publications and Patents.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Biodegradation of Pristine and Post-Consumer Extruded Expanded Polystyrene Packaging byPolymers · 2025Article
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- Insect Lipids as Novel Source for Future Applications: Chemical Composition and Industry Applications-A Comprehensive Review.Food science & nutrition · 2025Review
- Review
- Beyond balance: the impact of adult sex ratios on reproduction and longevity in Zophobas morio rearing.Biogerontology · 2025Article
- The Effects of Dietary Fishmeal Substitution by Full-Fat and DefattedAquaculture nutrition · 2025Article
- Exploring Protein-Based Fishmeal Alternatives for Aquaculture Feeds in Bangladesh.Aquaculture nutrition · 2025Review
- Nutritional Potential of Edible Insects as Alternative Ingredients in Fish Feed: A Path to Modern Aquaculture.Aquaculture nutrition · 2025Review
- Microbiological and Physicochemical Approach in the Feeding of Superworm (Microorganisms · 2024Article
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Abstract
The aim of this review is to compile up-to-date information on the superworm, Zophobas morio (F.), regarding its biology and ecology, but also its further potential for use as a nutrient source for food and feed. We illustrate certain basic characteristics of the morphology and bio-ecology of this species, which is marginally considered as a 'pest' in durable amylaceous commodities. More recent data show that Z. morio can be a valuable nutrient and antimicrobial source that could be utilized further in insect-based feed and food production. The inclusion of this species in aquafeed has provided promising results in a wide range of feeding trials, both in terms of fish development and health. Additional data illustrate its potential for use in poultry, indicating that this species provides comparable results with those of other insect species that are used in feed. Moreover, Z. morio can be a viable waste management agent. This review aims to summarize the available data and underline data gaps for future research, toward the potential of the utilization of Z. morio for human food and animal feed. Based on the data presented, Z. morio appears to be a well-promising insect-based protein source, which potential still remains to be unfold.
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