Table 2 Progeny number and progeny size of the FAO-fed flies.

From: Carnivory in the larvae of Drosophila melanogaster and other Drosophila species

 

Progeny number

Progeny size (30 adults/mg)

Female

Male

Cornmeal (CK)

113.5

39.7

23.7

Beef

148*

33.4*,**

20.9*

Pork

165*,**

33.2*,**

20.3*

Chicken

163.5*,**

33.4*,**

23.4