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Progress in research on insect pigments
Author of the article:SUN Ming-Xia;YIN Hai-Wei;WANG Jing-Xia;LIANG Ai-Ping
Author's Workplace:Key Laboratory of the Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China; Shanghai Ideaoptics Corporation, Shanghai 200433, China; Laboratory of Bioinspired-Smart Interface Sciences, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Key Words:insect cuticle; pigment; optical effect; research progress; bionic application
Abstract:
The insect cuticle has rich coloration which contributes to multiple functions such as gender recognition, camouflage, aposematism and prey avoidance. In contrast to the comparatively limited study of pigments, there has been considerable progress in research on the importance of microstructure on the optical effect of insect cuticle. Furthermore, the concrete contribution of some known pigments to insect colour mechanism remains unclear. This article categorizes insect pigments, describes where they exist and their physical and chemical properties. Pigments are distributed in more than 300 insect species in 10 orders. Biosynthetic pathways are outlined based on the published literature. Possible solutions to existing problems in research on insect pigments are proposed. Additionally, the current application, significance and possible bionics of insect pigments are summarized and assessed.
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