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Transcriptomic data during development of a two-spotted cricket Gryllus bimaculatus.
Nobuaki Kono1,2, Hiroyuki Nakamura3, Rintaro Ohtoshi3
1Institute for Advance Biosciences, Keio University, Tsuruoka, Yamagata 997-0017, Japan.
Data in Brief
|October 4, 2021
Summary
This study provides transcriptomic data for the two-spotted cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus, across various developmental stages. This resource aids in understanding the molecular basis of their nutritional value for insectivorous animals.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Molecular Biology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- The two-spotted cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) is a widely used food source for insectivorous animals due to its ease of breeding and nutritional content.
- Crickets undergo eight moulting cycles, with different larval instars utilized based on size, impacting their nutritional profile.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate a transcriptomic resource for Gryllus bimaculatus at different developmental stages.
- To elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying nutritional variations across cricket developmental stages.
Main Methods:
- RNA sequencing was performed on various developmental stages of Gryllus bimaculatus.
- Raw sequence data was processed and assembled into contigs.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive transcriptomic dataset for Gryllus bimaculatus was established.
- The data provides insights into the molecular differences contributing to nutrient variations during cricket development.
Conclusions:
- The generated transcriptomic resource facilitates a deeper understanding of Gryllus bimaculatus development and nutritional composition.
- This study supports informed utilization of crickets as a nutritious feed for insectivorous animals.
