Table 1_Influence of Cr and Cd accumulation and excretion on growth and gut microbiota in

A study by Jianwei Hao, published on figshare in 2026, investigates the combined effects of chromium and cadmium on black soldier fly larvae. The dataset includes measurements of heavy metal accumulation, larval growth performance, nutrient composition, gut damage, and gut microbial community structure from larvae reared on contaminated feed mixtures. It aims to clarify the mechanisms of heavy metal–gut microbiota–host interactions.

Use Cases

• Modeling the relationship between heavy metal exposure and larval growth performance based on measured weight and development metrics.
• Analyzing correlations between gut microbial community structure and larval nutrient composition (crude protein, ether extract).
• Studying the differential accumulation and excretion rates of chromium and cadmium in insect larvae.
• Investigating the impact of combined heavy metal stress on insect gut health and microbial diversity.

Strengths

• Provides specific accumulation percentages for cadmium (60.4–86.8%) and chromium (<15%).
• Includes multiple measured variables: larval growth, behavior, nutrient composition, gut damage, and microbial community structure.
• Addresses a research gap by studying the combined effects of Cr and Cd, not just individual metals.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small (51.6 KB), indicating limited scope or a summary document rather than raw experimental data.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

BSFL were reared on feed mixtures with different ratios of Cd and Cr exposure, with subsequent measurement and analysis of various biological parameters.

Time Range

Experimental timeframe is not specified.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-15 04:36:44; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Geographic scope of the study is not specified.