Tag Archive for 'Drilodefensin'

Drilodefensin distribution in an earthworm: schematic 3D model based on micro-computed tomography integrated with imaging mass spectrometry data. The color scale represents the relative abundance of the compound. Image credit: Manuel Liebeke et al.

Unique Compounds Protect Earthworms against Toxic Plant Material

Aug 5, 2015 by News Staff

An international team of researchers has identified molecules in the earthworm gut that enable digestion of polyphenol-rich plant material, such as fallen...