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Even boneless insects have an endocrine system for calcium control, fruit fly study shows

Summary by Phys.org
In vertebrates, calcium is stored in bones, and its release is tightly regulated. Now, using fruit flies as a model organism, researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that even animals without bones possess specialized organs for calcium storage, along with an endocrine system that releases calcium via hormonal signals in response to deficiency.

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Phys.org broke the news in United Kingdom on Friday, October 24, 2025.
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