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Insects provide essential fatty acids to other animals
Life, as we know it, relies on the balance of energy and essential nutrients. Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), found in insects and arachnids, play a critical role in this equilibrium. These organisms are particularly crucial to birds, hedgehogs, and lizards, although the advantages hinge heavily on the kind of insects and spiders consumed. Insects with fatty acids You may be surprised to learn that aquatic insects like dragonflies or caddisflies are richer in omega-3 long-chain PUFA than their land-based counterparts. Why? The base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems is algae that are rich in omega-3 LC-PUFA. Fatty acids pile...
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