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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2024)
Extent of entomophagy in Assam: A comprehensive review
Authors
Akib Hussain
Abstract
A significant portion of the diets of several ethnic groups in the
northeastern Indian states are composed of insects. They heal a variety of
physical illnesses and offer nutritional security. States differ in how many
edible insects their people eat based on their terrain. The Karbis and Rengma
Naga tribes are the biggest bug feeders, consuming about 32 different species
depending on which ones are available at any particular time of year. The
ethnic people of Assam, on the other hand, consume about 40 different types of
insects. The edible insects are selected by people of different tribes based on
their taste preferences, traditional beliefs, and seasonal and geographical availability.
This chapter lists the different bug species that different tribes consume,
along with how these insects are associated with social and cultural beliefs
and how important they are to these states' economies and medical systems.
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Pages:39-42
How to cite this article:
Akib Hussain "Extent of entomophagy in Assam: A comprehensive review". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2024, Pages 39-42
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