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Entomophagy- A Sustainable and Cultural Practice: Insights from Communities in Raimona National Park, BTR, Assam

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Jayanta Kr. Das, Barnali Barman , Dippu Narzary , Dwarika Chouhan , Swmdwn Brahma, Hatarkhi Mwchahary , Rajib Ratan Kashyap
» doi: 10.33472/AFJBS.6.5.2024. 5356-5369

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In Assam, India, entomophagy is a widespread practice among various ethnic groups, contributing significantly to the region's cultural heritage. Assam's diverse ecosystem hosts a rich variety of insect species highly valued for their nutritional content, including proteins, minerals, and antioxidants. Traditionally, communities in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) have depended on insect collection for sustenance and commercial purposes.

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