Regulated self-cannibalism (autophagy)
Autophagy (or self-cannibalism) is another form of cannibalism about which relatively little is known. In this phenomenon, cells consume parts of themselves in order to survive starvation and to prosper during development. This odd form of cannibalism is observed in a few insect models, most notably Drosophila melanogaster. This organism is the most notable example only because it is the most researched. In insects like Drosophila, autophagy is not just a response to starvation, but is also involved in various developmental pathways (Klionsky 2004).
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