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Do fish scales contain chitin?
Chitin
Does tree moss contain chitin?
No, tree moss does not contain chitin. Chitin is a component of the exoskeleton of insects, arachnids, and crustaceans. Tree moss belongs to the plant kingdom and does not produce chitin in its structure.
What are star fish made up of?
They are properly referred to as a shellfish and are made up as all of chitin and flesh.
Is shellfish compost really good for your organic garden?
The biggest advantage of shellfish compost is in soils infested with root-knot nematodes. Root-knot nematodes attack the roots of tomatoes, peppers, and many other vegetables, forming galls that restrict the uptake of nutrients. Affected plants are stunted, and produce inferior fruit. Shellfish compost is rich in chitin, which forms the shells of shrimp, lobsters, and crabs. Adding shellfish compost to soil produces a proliferation of chitin-eating bacteria. Once the bacteria have eaten all the chitin from the shellfish compost, they attack the next largest source of chitin--the outer coatings of nematodes. Shellfish compost only has this effect in warm soil temperatures, when bacteria proliferate freely. It also takes a few months to boost chitin-eating bacteria populations, but over time, nematode populations decline. Southern gardeners with nematode problems, pay attention.
Does an octopus contain chitin?
No, it doesn't. Chitin is an sort of skeleton found on the outside of such animals as insects.
What is a cell wall composed of that is also found in the exoskeleton of insects?
Cell walls of fungi are similar to exoskeletons of insects because they are both made up of chitin. Chitin is made up of complex carbohydrates.
Does fungi have cell walls that contain chitin?
No, it is important to differentiate between plants and fungi. Plant cell walls contain a carbohydrate polymer called cellulose. Fungi cell walls contain a different type of carbohydrate polymer called chitin. Chitin is harder than cellulose.
What do cell walls in most fungi contain?
Chitin.
What has the author Charles J Brine written?
Charles J. Brine has written: 'Utilization of chitin, a cellulose derivative from crab and shrimp waste' -- subject(s): Chitin, Waste minimization, Shellfish fisheries
Do oysters contain iodine?
Shellfish sometimes contain iodine, but a shellfish allergy does not equate to an iodine allergy. This is a common misconception that originated in the 1970s.
Does fish oil contain any shellfish?
no
Do lobsters have chitin in their exoskeleton?
Yes, in fact lobsters do have a substance that is called chitin on their exoskeleton and buterflies contain that substNCE ALSO
