Manduca
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Used for
hawk moth, Manduca sexta, tobacco hornworm, tomato hornworm
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- (See Manduca Manual for Teachers) The Grist: Manduca is an example of a model organism useful, in this case, in studying gene expression in development.
- Manduca is easy and inexpensive to raise, is relatively large, has simple body systems, has a complete (and relatively fast) life cycle, and is free of the ethical issues surrounding more complex or endangered organisms.
- Length Estimate how long the Manduca is.
- Manduca is a member of the sphingid family of moths, and a major pest on tobacco, tomatoes, and other nightshades, and quite common in the United States.
- The noun Manduca has one meaning: Meaning #1: moths whose larvae are tobacco hornworms or tomato hornworms Synonym: genus Manduca Wikipedia Manduca Manduca is a genus of the Sphingidae family of moths.
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