Zophoba morio
2,50€ – 15,00€Price range: 2,50€ through 15,00€
Discover excellence in nutrition for your exotic pets! Zophoba morio, rich in protein and easy to raise, is the ideal live food for reptiles, amphibians and birds. Offers the best for your pet! 🐍🦎🐦
- Scientific Name: Zophoba morio
- Common Name: King Worm
- Taxonomic Classification:
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Family: Tenebrionidae
- Genus: Zophoba
- Species: morio
- Description:
- Size: Zophoba morio can grow to a length of approximately 4 centimeters.
- Color: They have a dark coloration, usually dark brown or black.
- Morphology: They have a segmented body, with a prominent head and strong jaws for chewing their food.
- Life Cycle: They go through various developmental stages, starting as eggs and then progressing through larvae and pupae before becoming adults.
- Diet: They are detritivores, feeding primarily on decaying organic matter such as plant debris and manure.
- Habitat: Originally from tropical regions, they are commonly found in areas with high humidity, such as tropical forests and dense vegetation areas.
- Importance:
- Feeding: Zophoba morio are used as food for various pets, such as reptiles, amphibians, and exotic birds, due to their high protein and nutrient content.
- Scientific Research: They are used in scientific research, especially in studies related to animal nutrition and developmental biology.
| Options | 50 g, 250 g, 500 g |
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